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13-year-old boy who drowned at Boerne Lake identified by family
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KEYE , as published by CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The family of the 13-year-old boy has identified him, although further details about the incident are not available in this brief.
A tragic incident occurred at Boerne Lake, resulting in the drowning of a 13-year-old boy. The boy's body was recovered after he struggled while swimming. According to fire officials, two children were having difficulty in the water, but only one of them managed to reach the shore safely.
The family of the 13-year-old boy has identified him, although further details about the incident are not available in this brief. For more information, readers can refer to the source, CBS Austin (KEYE).
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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