Body of missing boater located at Canyon Lake

Victim identified as David Alan Morrison, 65, of Austin

CANYON LAKE, Texas – The body of a 65-year-old missing boater was found early Wednesday at Canyon Lake.

The Comal County Sheriff’s Office said that just after midnight, they received a call about a missing boater.

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A search team consisting of the Sheriff’s Office, Canyon Lake EMS and Texas Parks and Wildlife, began looking for the missing person.

After nearly seven hours of searching, a small boat with its engine in gear was found near Tom Creek, the Sheriff’s Office said.

A body was found a short distance away. 

David Alan Morrison, 65, of Austin, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators did not say how Morrison died. The Texas Parks and Wildlife will be handling the investigation.

DEATH INVESTIGATION On Wednesday June 21st, 2017 at approximately 12:24 a.m., the Comal County Sheriff’s Office...

Posted by Comal County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, June 21, 2017

 

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