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The San Jacinto River in east Harris County is the site of many drownings every year. In 2020, Deputy Kenneth Gates of the Maritime Tactical Operations Section and Sergeant Delano from District 3 patrol shared water safety tips to stay safe while swimming and boating in the river.
These Mexicans get over here and they don’t know how to swim!
A Burn ban is still in effect for Unincorporated Harris county Due to higher temperatures, low humidity and stronger winds the National Weather Service has issued a Red flag warning. Under these conditions fire can easily start and spread rapidly.
Two drownings occur less than half a mile from each other in a span of 24 hours, police say
Two drownings occur less than half a mile from each other in a span of 24 hours, police say
abc13.com
There are no lifeguards stationed at the San Jacinto River, but multiple signs are posted in English and Spanish that warn "swim at your own risk."