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HPD: Man Dies After Going For Swim In Sims Bayou In Southeast Houston
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Status
Reported, not yet confirmed
Independent sources
3
First seen
Oct 18, 7:18 AM CDT
updated Oct 18, 8:41 AM CDT
Topic
Local News
Reported by KHOU, KPRC 2 (NBC) and KRIV, not yet confirmed.
What Happened
A stranded driver with a broken-down car drowned after going for a swim in Sims Bayou in southeast Houston, prompting a police search, KPRC 2 (NBC), KRIV, and KHOU reported.
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How It Unfolded
Official Confirmation
No official source confirms this yet. It is reported, not confirmed.
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