Search and rescue crews have recovered the body of a Texas police chief and former Army paratrooper who went missing after he fell off a fishing boat in Galveston Bay. Chris Reed, the police chief for the Kemah Police Department, lost his balance and went overboard due to a wake created by a larger
Search and rescue crews have recovered the body of a Texas police chief and former Army paratrooper who went missing after he fell off a fishing boat in Galveston Bay.
Reed's wife called 911 around 4 p.m. Friday to report that he'd fallen into the bay, officials said. He was not wearing a life jacket. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Chief Reed, as well as the Kemah and law enforcement communities,” said Lt. Cmdr. Caren Damon, search and rescue mission coordinator for the Coast Guard.
"I want to thank all of the agencies that have responded -- the response has been overwhelming -- and our hearts and prayers go out to the family," Stanton said.
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