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5-year-old drowns at Port Aransas beach, police say
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sonia DeHaro , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 25, 2026
· 2 min read
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A 5-year-old drowned at a Port Aransas beach on Wednesday, according to the city’s police department. Port Aransas police responded around 5:35 p.m. to Beach Marker 46 after receiving reports that a child had been pulled from the water and was not breathing. A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...
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Key takeaway Port Aransas police responded around 5:35 p.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A 5-year-old drowned at a Port Aransas beach on Wednesday, according to the city’s police department. Port Aransas police responded around 5:35 p.m. to Beach Marker 46 after receiving reports that a child had been pulled from the water and was not breathing. A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...
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