Body of 15-year-old recovered after drowning in Sims Bayou while trying to fish, HPD says

HOUSTON – The body of a 15-year-old boy who police said drowned while he was trying to fish in the Sims Bayou has been found.

Initial details were limited, however, Houston police said the southeast HPD unit, Houston Fire Department officials and FOX were searching the area Thursday.

According to a tweet from HPD, the search took place behind the World Harvest Outreach Church and Greater Grace Church which are located in the 10800 block of Scott Street.

Officials said the teen went fishing with a friend and slipped into the bayou. According to HPD, he couldn’t swim.

Police said the victim’s 14-year-old friend tried to get help from friends and family, but they could not help save him.