Body Found Near Lady Bird Lake in Paddleboarder Case In Central Texas

On June 3, an investigation was launched after a body was discovered in a central Texas lake, according to KXAN. The Austin Police Department responded to the scene after officers received a call around 7 a.m. regarding a body found floating in the water. According to a statement from the Austin Police Department’s Public Information Office, a paddle was found near the body in the lake, located west of Riverside Drive and South Lamar Boulevard. While the identity of the deceased has not yet been officially released, officers have confirmed that the individual is a male in his late teens. The clothing he was wearing matches the description of a paddle boat that went missing Sunday evening.

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Breaking: Body Found Near Lake Connected to Missing Paddleboarder Case

The missing person has been unaccounted for since Sunday, prompting a coordinated response from the Austin Police Department’s Lake Patrol and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Both teams arrived promptly to assist with the recovery and investigation.

Authorities have reassured the public that there are currently no indications of foul play or any threat to public safety. As a result, the lake trail, which was temporarily closed during the investigation, has since been reopened to the public. The investigation is ongoing as officers work to confirm the identity of the deceased and gather further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident.