Harris County, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) are leading a search and rescue operation at Muleshoe Lake after a man reportedly fell off a jet ski and did not resurface Tuesday evening.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the incident occurred near the 1300 block of Cypress Street by the dead end of Highland Shores Road. The Houston Fire Department and the HCSO Dive Team are on scene, with additional support from fire departments in Highlands, Sheldon, and Crosby.
Authorities have established a staging area nearby as they coordinate search efforts both on the water and along the lake’s shoreline. As of Tuesday evening, the man had not been located.
HCSO officials have not yet released the man’s identity or details about how the incident occurred. Sheriff Gonzalez said updates will be provided as the search continues.
The Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to use life vests and take safety precautions when operating or riding on personal watercraft, especially during cooler months when water conditions can be unpredictable.
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