BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Personnel from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Marine Unit are currently conducting a search for a boater who went missing after falling off his vessel on Tuesday morning at Calaveras Lake, near Elmendorf.
As a precautionary measure, access to the body of water has been restricted for visitors.
The individual, a 36-year-old man, was reported as missing at approximately 9:37 a.m. on Tuesday.
Sheriff Javier Salazar mentioned that his two companions who were also on the boat made an attempt to locate him but were unsuccessful.
The search efforts are primarily focused on a section of the lake that has a depth of around 23 feet, stated Salazar.
It is believed that the victim was not wearing a life vest at the time of the incident.
The Texas Game Wardens are providing assistance in the search operation, while the San Antonio Police Department is offering aerial support.