Progreso High School student drowns in canal near rural Mercedes
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A 17-year-old Progreso High School student, Samuel Hernandez, drowned in a canal near rural Mercedes on Sunday evening. Witnesses reported that while fishing, Hernandez jumped into the water to free a snagged line but struggled to stay afloat. Despite attempts by friends to help him, he disappeared underwater and did not resurface. His body was recovered by a Texas Department of Public Safety dive team the following morning. Progreso Independent School District expressed deep condolences, stating that Hernandez was a valued member of the school community and support services will be offered to those affected. The investigation is ongoing.
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