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17-year-old missing after inflatable raft incident at Texas City Dike
By Ricky Munoz, Austin McAfee, Mike Akin, Christian Hudspeth at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
A 17-year-old is missing Saturday after an early-morning incident on the Texas City Dike, prompting a large multi-agency search.According to Texas City Emergency Management Coordinator Joe Tumbleson, Nathan Lowery and his 16-year-old brother set off in an inflatable raft about three miles out on ...
Key takeaway According to Texas City Emergency Management Coordinator Joe Tumbleson, Nathan Lowery and his 16-year-old brother set off in an inflatable raft about three miles out on the jetty.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
The search for the missing 17-year-old at the Texas City Dike is a sobering reminder of the dangers that exist in our local waterways. As the community waits for the recovery efforts to resume, concerns about water safety and emergency response times are likely to be raised. The fact that multiple agencies, including the US Coast Guard and Texas Parks and Wildlife, were involved in the search efforts highlights the complexity and challenges of responding to emergencies in these areas. The incident also underscores the need for residents and visitors to exercise caution when engaging in water activities, particularly in areas with strong currents or rough waters. As the investigation into the incident continues, it will be important to examine what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure that our local emergency response systems are equipped to handle these types of situations.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 17-year-old is missing Saturday after an early-morning incident on the Texas City Dike, prompting a large multi-agency search.According to Texas City Emergency Management Coordinator Joe Tumbleson, Nathan Lowery and his 16-year-old brother set off in an inflatable raft about three miles out on ...
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