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Uvalde County sheriff urges caution after drowning at Nueces River near Cooksey Dam
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Andrea K. Moreno , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Uvalde County Sheriff's Office is urging people to exercise caution when swimming in the area.
A recent incident on the Nueces River has prompted a warning from local authorities. Deputies are working with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to investigate a drowning that occurred near Cooksey Dam. The Uvalde County Sheriff's Office is urging people to exercise caution when swimming in the area.
Details about the incident are limited, but the sheriff's office is seeking to raise awareness about the potential dangers of the waterway. Further information about the drowning is not currently available. For more on this story, readers can visit the KSAT website for updates as they become available.
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Category: parks Published: August 2, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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