Officials searching for 80-year-old man who fell into Calaveras Lake

SAN ANTONIO — A search remains underway for an 80-year-old man who fell overboard into Calaveras Lake, according to officials.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says that around 5 p.m. Sunday, the man fell overboard near the CPS Energy Power Plant dam in the 12900 block of Bernhardt Road and has not been found.

The family was out boating and the elderly man was using a circular casting net when he fell overboard, according to officials.

A family member jumped in and tried to save him but was unable. There were seven people on the boat, including one child. Officials say there were enough flotation devices for everyone but only the child was wearing one.

The sheriff stressed the importance of always wearing a flotation device when out on a boat.

“First responders will have a presence until the man’s body has been recovered,” said Sheriff Salazar.

The sheriff’s office, with help from Game Wardens, and the San Antonio Fire Department are all taking part in the search, according to BCSO.

Investigators believe the man may have drowned. The search remains ongoing at this time.

It could take up to a week to recover the victim because of multiple factors including the water’s current and depth, according to Police Chief R. Hogan.

Sheriff Salazar reassured the family that they will be there until the victim is found.

This is a developing story.

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