Boat sinks in Lake Houston: Body found during search for missing 17-year-old

A body was found during the search for a 17-year-old who went missing when a boat sank in a lake in Northeast Harris County Sunday morning, officials say.

Houston police say a body was recovered around 7:20 a.m. Monday, but the medical examiner will have to confirm the deceased person's identity.

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While information is limited, the Houston Police Department has reported that three people were aboard a boat on Lake Houston when it sank around 3 a.m.

One person managed to swim to shore safely to call for help, and another person was later found.

Marvin Reyes Oliva

Marvin Reyes Oliva

The third person, 17-year-old Marvin Reyes Oliva, was missing, and a search was launched on Sunday.

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The investigation into the incident continues.

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