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Two found dead near overturned kayak in private Fort Worth pond
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dominga Gutierrez , as published by NBC DFW
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway First responders were called to the area around 11:20 a.
A water emergency occurred in Fort Worth , resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Medical personnel attempted to save them but were unsuccessful. The victims, a younger and an older person, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident happened on private property, where a kayak was found overturned in a pond. m. Further details about the incident, including the cause of the accident, are not clear and can be found through local news sources, such as NBC DFW.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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