Teen's Body Recovered From Benbrook Lake

The body of a 14-year-old boy was recovered from Benbrook Lake Tuesday morning.

The boy, Miguel Gallegos, was found near Mustang Park not far from where he was reported missing Saturday night.

According to a report in the Star-Telegram, Capt. Neal Bieler with Texas Parks and Wildlife said the boy was attempting to swim to shore after being out in the lake in a paddle boat with four or five friends.

Gallegos was not wearing a life jacket.  His official cause of death will be determined by the Tarrant County medical examiner.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was conducting the search.

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