Two people drown after kayak overturns in private Fort Worth pond

On Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at 11:20am, Fort Worth Fire Department and Police Department were dispatched to a water emergency call in the 3100 block of Cooks Lane.
Emergency crews arrived to find an overturned kayak in a private pond.
Medical personnel attempted to save the individuals with life-saving care, but they were both pronounced deceased on scene.
The cause of the incident remains under investigation.