Body found in Greens Bayou; recovery efforts impacted by Houston storms Heavy rain and strong currents slow response in northeast Houston
July 13, 2026: First responders along the bayou, working against the weather to recover body. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – A body was discovered Monday morning in Greens Bayou in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department .
The discovery was made in Greens Bayou in the 12900 block of Industrial Road.
Efforts to recover the body are currently being impacted by severe storms moving into the area. Weather conditions are creating a strong current in the bayou, and an alligator was reportedly spotted near the body.
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