A 25-year-old man was swept away in the Nueces River near La Pryor last weekend. Authorities have identified the individual as Fred Peters VI. The incident occurred in a section of the river with fast-running water.

Crews conducted a search operation using boats and air support to locate Peters. The search efforts were successful, and he was found downstream from where he was initially swept away. Access to the area was closed during the search and recovery operation.

For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from WOAI News 4.