A person died Saturday afternoon after being swept away in the Nueces River, the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department said.
The department arrived around 4:30 p.m. to the FM 481 bridge crossing after receiving reports of a person who failed to resurface after going underwater.
Firefighters, alongside air support, led an extensive search of the river, according to a department Facebook post.
“Unfortunately, the individual was later located downstream, and the rescue operation transitioned into a recovery effort,” the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department said in a the post. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the individual’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
The Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.