Body Found in Greens Bayou in East Houston

Overview

• Fire crews located a body near the juncture of Greens and Buffalo bayous by 12905 Industrial Road and confirmed the person was dead when crews arrived.
• The Houston Fire Department classified the incident as a recovery and said the Houston Police Department dive team will be called to retrieve the body.
• Severe storms moving through the area have created strong bayou currents and responders reported an alligator sighting, which have together delayed recovery operations.
• The victim remains unidentified and the cause of death is unknown, and the Houston Police Department had not immediately provided a public comment as authorities opened an investigation.
• The discovery adds to recent reporting on bodies found in Houston bayous and may increase attention on waterway safety, recovery resources and local patrols while investigators work to piece together what happened.