On today’s date (7/20/16), at approximately 4:45pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the Guadalupe River in the area of the 1100 block of Gruene Road for reports of a drowning.
A 17-year old male had been floating the river when he fell out of his tube, briefly struggled to stay afloat, and then went under the water. Once on scene, New Braunfels Fire Department personnel entered the water and were able to locate the male underwater in the area of the river near the 1300 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive. Lifesaving measures were attempted and he was rushed to Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels where he was pronounced deceased.
The male has since been identified as 17-year old David Akinropo of Converse. Next of kin has been notified. At this time, there are no signs of foul play and Akinropo’s death is believed to be accidental.