HOUSTON – Emergency crews have suspended the search for the night after receiving reports of a person who was swept away in Brays Bayou by fast-moving water.
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The first call came in from the 9200 block of Chimney Rock Road.
Authorities said witnesses reported seeing a person in the bayou. One of the witnesses reportedly shared a video of what appeared to be a woman in a white shirt struggling in the water.
Authorities say the water was moving at approximately 12 knots, which is enough for the average swimmer to be overcome by.
Our crew at the scene spotted first responders towing a rescue boat to the bayou.
Rescue boats were also seen in the water at Almeda and MacGregor.
A Houston Police Department dive team has responded to assist the Houston Fire Department in the search. Drones are also assisting in the search.
HFD says they are searching the bayou spanning from where the first report came in off Chimney Rock all the way to Almeda Road in the Medical Center area.
The search has been suspended for the night.