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Austin Police Investigate Body Recovered from Lady Bird Lake Near Wishbone Bridge
crime-and-public-safety1 day ago

Austin Police Investigate Body Recovered from Lady Bird Lake Near Wishbone Bridge

Austin police are investigating a body found in Lady Bird Lake near the Wishbone Bridge pedestrian trail. The Austin Police Department responded to a welfare check call at approximately 12:12 a.m. regarding the discovery near North Pleasant Valley Road and Canterbury Road. The Austin Fire Department assisted in the recovery using a boat. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased. The Austin Police Department stated there were no obvious signs of trauma and the case is not currently being treated as a homicide.

via FOX 7 Austin|
#austin#austin-police-department#crime
"Series of Bodies Found in Lady Bird Lake Spark Investigation"
crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Series of Bodies Found in Lady Bird Lake Spark Investigation"

Austin rescue crews discovered a body in Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam after responding to a check-welfare call. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the incident is not currently being investigated as a homicide. Authorities have stated that there is no known threat to the public and are asking anyone with information to contact the Austin Police Department.

via Austin American-Statesman|
#atcems#austin#austin-police
"Multiple Bodies Discovered in Lady Bird Lake, Austin Police Investigate"
crime2 years ago

"Multiple Bodies Discovered in Lady Bird Lake, Austin Police Investigate"

A body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park in Austin, Texas. The Austin Police Department responded to a call from a fisherman who reported a body floating in the water. Homicide detectives were on the scene, but the incident is not actively being investigated as a homicide. This is the second body found near Lady Bird Lake this week, and police have stated that there is no reason for the public to be concerned.

via KEYE TV CBS Austin|
#austin#austin-police-department#body-found
"Another Body Discovered in Austin Lake Linked to Recent Deaths"
crime2 years ago

"Another Body Discovered in Austin Lake Linked to Recent Deaths"

A body was found in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, the same location where several deceased individuals have been discovered in recent months. At least five people have been found dead in the lake since last year, with authorities downplaying speculation of a serial killer. The previous deaths have involved men in their 30s who had been drinking in downtown Austin before being found dead in the water. The Austin Police Department is seeking a woman in connection to multiple men being drugged and robbed in the city's downtown, but it's unclear if she is connected to the bodies found in the lake.

via New York Post |
#austin#bodies-found#crime
"Series of Bodies Discovered in Lady Bird Lake Prompts Ongoing Investigation"
crime2 years ago

"Series of Bodies Discovered in Lady Bird Lake Prompts Ongoing Investigation"

A body was found in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, the same location where several other deceased individuals have been discovered in recent months. At least five people have been found dead at the lake since last year, with authorities previously downplaying speculation of a serial killer. The previous deaths have involved men in their 30s who had been drinking on nearby Rainey Street in downtown Austin before being found dead in the water. The Austin Police Department is also seeking a woman in connection to multiple men being drugged and robbed in the city's downtown, although it's unclear if she is connected to the bodies found in the lake.

via Fox News|
#austin#bodies-found#crime
Austin Watershed's Efforts to Combat Toxic Algae in Lady Bird Lake
environment3 years ago

Austin Watershed's Efforts to Combat Toxic Algae in Lady Bird Lake

Lady Bird Lake in Austin has been off-limits to swimmers since 1964 due to environmental dangers caused by urban development and water quality concerns. The region's high rainfall rates and steep terrain make it susceptible to fast-moving waters during heavy rains, which can lead to pollutants like dirt, poop, oils, and fertilizers entering the lake. Floodwater can also contain hazardous waste and contaminants that can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal illness. Additionally, the lake's strong currents pose a safety hazard for swimmers. While the water quality meets state standards, swimming is still banned, and violators can be fined up to $500. Reversing the ban would require a coordinated effort involving multiple departments and groups.

via KUT|
#environment#environmental-dangers#lady-bird-lake
String of Deaths Continues as Another Body Discovered in Lady Bird Lake
crime3 years ago

String of Deaths Continues as Another Body Discovered in Lady Bird Lake

A man was found dead in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, prompting an investigation by the police. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unknown. This incident adds to a series of recent drownings in the lake, which are also being investigated. The police have reassured the public that there is no evidence of criminal activity in these cases.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#austin#crime#drowning
Multiple Bodies Found in Texas Lakes Spark Investigation
crime3 years ago

Multiple Bodies Found in Texas Lakes Spark Investigation

The fifth body in six months has been found in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. The police have not determined if foul play was involved and are treating each case as independent investigations. The latest body was discovered near W Cesar Chavez, and the victim's identity and cause of death are currently unknown. Authorities are urging caution around waterways and advising people to wear personal flotation devices while on boats. The medical examiner will release more information about the cause of death in the coming months.

via FOX 7 Austin|
#austin#body-found#crime
Multiple Bodies Found in Texas Lakes Near Downtown Austin
crime3 years ago

Multiple Bodies Found in Texas Lakes Near Downtown Austin

A body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Cesar Chavez Street in Austin, Texas. The Austin Fire Department received a water rescue call and located an obviously deceased male body. The death is under investigation, and it is not known if there was any foul play. The Austin Police Department is at the scene, and water safety tips were provided. No watercraft were found nearby the body.

via Austin American-Statesman|
#austin#body-found#crime
Rising Concerns of a Serial Killer in Austin's Lady Bird Lake.
crime3 years ago

Rising Concerns of a Serial Killer in Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

The discovery of the eighth body in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, has raised fears of a serial killer on the loose. Four bodies have been found in the lake this year alone, with the latest victim identified as John Christopher Hays-Clark. While police have not suspected foul play, residents have set up Facebook groups and taken to TikTok to voice their concerns. The cases remain under investigation, with evidence being analyzed, and autopsies for the men who died this year were not available.

via Daily Mail|
#austin#crime#foul-play