MCSO Update: Drowning in Lake Woodlands during IRONMAN Triathlon

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that a participant in today’s Ironman Triathlon in the Woodlands has drowned while participating in the swim portion of the event. The Woodlands Fire Department completed the rescue in Lake Woodlands near North Shore Park. Once it was determined the participant was deceased, The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office began their investigation into this drowning per normal protocols. MCSO Major Crimes detectives are on scene and will continue their investigation.

Nothing further can be released regarding the participant’s identity at this time while arrangements are made to notify the family. More information will be made available once family can be notified and full details are confirmed.

Our deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of this participant.

Anyone wanting to track their loved one on the Ironman course can do so by using the Ironman Athlete Tracker App: https://www.ironman.com/resources/athlete-tracker-app.

Source: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

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