Man Dies After Diving From Lake Conroe Dock

WILLIS, TX — A 43-year old man died Monday evening while diving off a dock at Lake Conroe into six feet of water, officials said.

Officials with the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Lake Patrol were dispatched at about 5:30 p.m. to the FM 830 boat ramp after receiving a 911 call that a man had jumped in the lake and hadn’t resurfaced.

Witnesses said the man was swimming with his friends, and dove into the water from the dock, KPRC reported. (Want to get daily updates about traffic news and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Houston Patch morning newsletter.)

Officials said the man was diving in about six feet of water when he momentarily resurfaced, and went back under.

Officials searched the murky waters with sonar shortly after arriving at the scene, and located the man’s body, which was recovered about an hour later, KHOU reported.

The name of the victim has not yet been released.

Officials have not indicated if alcohol was involved.

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