Crews in Montgomery County responded to a water rescue involving several people in Lake Conroe after a boat sank late Tuesday.
The incident began when a fireworks show ended near Walden Marina sometime after 10 p.m.
As the boats in the area were headed back to the marina, one boat reportedly caused a wake that made another boat take on water. That boat began to sink. Twelve people, including four children, were inside the boat. Officials said all passengers wore life jackets. A man who called for help told officials that several of the passengers affected swam to his pontoon after he stopped for help.Officials believe several boats had docking lights on, making it difficult for other boaters to navigate at night.About the Author:A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern.
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