Over the weekend, a family trip turned tragic at Mountain Creek Lake in North Texas, where a father and his son both drowned. According to FOX San Antonio, Dallas Police found the body of 26-year-old Fernando Carlos on Saturday and his 6-year-old son Noah Carlos on Sunday. Authorities reported that the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday when Noah slipped into the water and was swiftly taken by the current. Fernando immediately jumped in after his son but failed to resurface after being overpowered by the water.
Further details provided by the Star-Telegram revealed that Fernando Carlos died attempting to rescue his son during their fishing trip. The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the identities of the deceased. Searches conducted by Dallas Police, Fire-Rescue teams, and the Game Warden's Office initially recovered Fernando's body at approximately 5 p.m., but had to temporarily halt the search for Noah as darkness fell. The boy's body was eventually spotted on Sunday afternoon.
The story, as family members described, paints a harrowing portrait of a father's instinct to protect his child. "Noah slipped into the water and like any Father would, Fernando jumped into action without hesitation," the family stated on a GoFundMe page dedicated to supporting them during this difficult time. Jose Carlos, Fernando's brother, recounted to KTVT-TV how another brother present at the scene attempted to rescue the pair but was unable to match the strength of the currents, as reported by Star-Telegram.
Fernando Carlos was also remembered for being the primary caretaker of his mother and his children. He leaves behind two daughters, ages five and nine. Noah, on the other hand, was remembered for his love of music, dancing, and the game Fortnite. The family has faced an overwhelming loss, marked by the struggle of Fernando's effort to save his son. They have turned to the community for support, stating, "He died as a HERO, and was an AMAZING DAD, BROTHER, SON, and UNCLE," according to statements on their GoFundMe campaign.
