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Texas City man missing after capsized boat found in Moses Lake
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Christian Terry , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Galveston County Sheriff's Office and local emergency services are involved in the effort.
A search is underway in Texas City for a missing elderly man. He had been out on the water, and his overturned boat was spotted by a neighbor. The Galveston County Sheriff's Office and local emergency services are involved in the effort.
The man's boat was seen near a flood gate, prompting a response from authorities. Multiple agencies are working together at the scene, which remains active. Further information about the missing person and the ongoing search can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A search is underway in Texas City for a missing elderly man. He had been out on the water, and his overturned boat was spotted by a neighbor. The Galveston County Sheriff's Office and local…
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