1 dead after reported medical issue on Lake O’ the Pines

MORRIS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A man is dead following a medical emergency while boating on Lake O’ the Pines in Morris County, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

Robert Hughes, 39, died of an unknown medical issue, which caused him to fall into the water, according to Capt. Shawn Hervey of Texas Parks & Wildlife.

His girlfriend, who was with him at the time, jumped in the water in an attempt to save Hughes and was able to get him to the shore, but he did not survive, Hervey said.