A police report was completed through Houston Police Dept as well as supplemental reports with on scene officers. HPD Case 574803-23 4200 galveston road -4-24-2023

As reported by officer with Houston Police dept

Complainant, who is homeless, had received a tax return and purchased a canoe. He and Complainant2, the decedent, went fishing in the canoe. Complainant2 stood up in the canoe causing it to flip over and throw bot complainants into the water.

Witness observed two males in the water and they appeared to be drowning. Witness observed complainant2 gasp for air and then go under the water and lost sight of him. Witness ran to a truck and grab a rope to toss to the owner. Owner was transported to the hospital and was taking breathing treatments but is expected to  survive.

Houston Police Dive team was called out to search and recover the victim. Boat was found and tagged in HPD Property room.
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