A Sunday night outing on Lake Grapevine ended in tragedy when a 27-year-old man died after being pulled from the water near Twin Coves Marina, authorities said. People he had been boating with called 911 after he returned to the boat, and he was later reported missing; crews eventually recovered him from the lake. He was taken to a Grapevine hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
How the rescue unfolded
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the group called 911 about 9:10 p.m. Sunday after the man returned to a boat at the Twin Coves Marina dock and was later reported missing. Grapevine Fire Department divers were in the water by about 9:30 p.m. and located him around 9:50 p.m. First responders performed life-saving measures before he was transported to the hospital.
Where it happened
Twin Coves Marina sits inside Murrell Park on the northwestern shore of Lake Grapevine and provides boat slips, fuel and a ramp used by weekend boaters, according to Lake Grapevine. The man was taken to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine, the hospital that serves the area.
Boating incidents on Grapevine Lake
State data underscore the risks on local lakes: the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's 2024 recreational boating incident report lists two incidents on Grapevine last year, including one fatality, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The figures are a reminder that routine outings can turn dangerous quickly on busy North Texas waters.
Investigation
Texas game wardens in Denton County are investigating the death, officials told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Authorities have not released further details on the cause of death or whether foul play is suspected.
Safety reminders for boaters
Texas Parks and Wildlife urges boaters to wear life jackets, avoid alcohol and take boater education courses to reduce risk on the water. See the agency's safety tips on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website for detailed guidance. Simple precautions, such as wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device and staying sober while operating a vessel, can make the difference when incidents happen.
