Overview
- Jose Negrete, 33, was overcome by the river current while fishing and began struggling to reach shore on Sunday.
- Deputies received a call just before 6:18 p.m. and responding units searched the area until the North Montgomery County Fire Department Dive Team recovered Negrete’s body about 50 feet from shore.
- Several acquaintances who were with Negrete attempted to help from the shoreline but were unable to reach him.
- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Investigators processed the scene and said the death appears to be a tragic accident with no signs of foul play.
- The incident underscores the danger of strong currents on the San Jacinto River and could lead to renewed local safety reminders for people who fish or recreate along the water.