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Drowning at Magnolia Gardens marks 3rd in 2 months along San Jacinto River

The park is in Crosby in northeast Harris County. This area along the San Jacinto River has shown to be a deadly spot recently

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man's body was recovered Sunday from Magnolia Gardens along the San Jacinto River, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

Authorities said a possible drowning happened near the south end of Magnolia Gardens around 1 p.m.

The man is believed to be approximately 20 years old, according to Gonzalez.

Harris County's marine unit had recovered the body before 4:30 p.m.

The park is in Crosby in northeast Harris County.

This area along the San Jacinto River has shown to be a deadly spot recently.

Just last month, on July 28, a 22-year-old man drowned in that same area.

On the Fourth of July, a 19-year-old man drowned. And in June, a 12-year-old girl died when she had trouble swimming.

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