Texas Game Warden Teyran “Ty” Patterson, 28, died in the line of duty today during a search and rescue operation on the Paluxy River near here. Patterson apparently drowned after his boat capsized in floodwaters.
Patterson and his partner, Game Warden Danny Tuggle, were attempting to recover the body of a 17-year-old suspected drowning victim when the accident occurred. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement officials are investigating. No additional details about the incident are available. Continue reading Texas Game Warden Drowns During Search