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Texas City man missing after capsized boat found in Moses Lake
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Christian Terry , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He was last known to be fishing on Moses Lake, having gone out around 5:30 p.
A search is underway in Texas City for a missing man in his 70's. He was last known to be fishing on Moses Lake, having gone out around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The man's disappearance was reported after a neighbor spotted a capsized boat on the lake on Wednesday. Authorities were alerted and a response was initiated.
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office and Texas City emergency services are involved in the search, with a dive team and water rescue boat on the scene. The situation remains active, with further details available from local authorities.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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