Story Created:
May 4, 2008 at 7:05 PM CDT
Story Updated:
May 4, 2008 at 7:14 PM CDT
After searching for many hours the body of a Vidor teenager recovered from the waters off Lakeview Sandbar in the Neches River.
The drowing victim is identified as 15 year old Jared Edwards of Vidor.
Searchers recovered his body around eight last night.
Edwards and at least four other teenagers were swimming off Lakeview sandbar yesterday afternoon when they got caught in a swift current.
Edwards went under and never re-surfaced.
Two other teenagers were checked out at the hospital and are expected to be physically okay.
Park ranger Mike Hughes and Orange County emergency officer Seth Kaypen recovered the teen's body.
They say the water was not that rough, the teenagers just panicked when trouble arose.
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Wednesday, May 7 at 2:54 PM Anonymous wrote ...
the water may have not been rough but the current was strong. You dont have to have rough waters to have a strong current. my prayers go out the the Edwards family.
Wednesday, May 7 at 9:02 AM MsEvangeline wrote ...
Concerned Dad I think you hit the nail on the head. People just need to stay away from the strong Neches river.
Tuesday, May 6 at 3:22 PM Concerned Dad wrote ...
My deepest sympathy goes out to Jared’s family. My son is one of his classmates. This is twice that one of my son's friends has drowned at that sand bar. Jon Schlegel back in 03? Everyone needs to tell his or her kids, friends, the Neches River is no place to be swimming! Even the strongest of swimmers would have trouble at this spot in the river, it takes two very sharp turns, it’s deep and has strong currents. Kids were life jackets! Parents strongly tell your kids how dangerous it can be!
Tuesday, May 6 at 2:05 PM Erin Skiles wrote ...
this is erin skiles and i knew jarred for some what a long time. i loved him and i didnt want to loose him. i dated him for abot 3 monts and then i had to move. i lost him and my mother. i know he was a GREAT boyfriend and a GREAT friend to me. i will pray for his family and for everyone who knew him like i did. I WILL TELL ALL THESE PEOPLE THIS...... THEY NEED TO CLOSE THE SAND BAR DOWN.... its not ok that they still have that open and to many people have died there. i loved him so...
Tuesday, May 6 at 9:44 AM zach thomas wrote ...
I am zach thomas and I was like a brother to jarred he is a verry out going guy he lived life to the foulest and so young and had to go so early so sad I am praying four his family i am trying so hard not to cry but it is not working I love you jarred and my love goes out to jarred,s family.
Tuesday, May 6 at 9:32 AM sheila schrader wrote ...
well they need to close it down we have lost to many people due to that place thee is a petition going aound myspace as well
Tuesday, May 6 at 9:25 AM zach thomas wrote ...
I am zach thomas I knew jarred I still know him he was one of my clossest frinds I knew him for who hoo he was I nice guy I pray for his hamly jarred I miss you and will love you like a brother
Tuesday, May 6 at 7:54 AM bekk22 wrote ...
MsEvangeline'It is not a resort'More than a spot on the side of the river ! This place is run & maintained by the State of Texas. Texas Park Rangers are in control of here. Has a gated entrance.This spot is created by a deep drop off in the river, producing extream suction (undertow) along with fallen trees that catch your clothing and hold you under .
Monday, May 5 at 10:34 PM adriana wrote ...
Everyone at VJHS has sighned a patition to close down the sandbar and if you havent yet you need to!Jered wa as wounderful person and he never did anything wrong i dont understand why somthing like this could happen to such a great person but anyway,he will be greatly missed and there are many people who will pray for his family!but i'm sure he's more happy in heavan with god and he will watch over all of us every day!!!!may you rest in peace!
Monday, May 5 at 7:54 PM kiersten wrote ...
I knew jarred, he was one of the kids that lived life to the fullest, and never let anyone down. I will be very happy when i can see him again. Rest In Peace Jarred, we all love you.
Monday, May 5 at 7:08 PM LAKEVIEW NEIGHBOR wrote ...
I COMPLETELY AGREE THAT THEY NEED TO CLOSE THE SANDBAR IT HAS ALREADY TAKEN ENOUGH LIFES!!
Monday, May 5 at 3:38 PM Lynn wrote ...
I will pray for the family in this very sad situation. My heart breaks for them.
Monday, May 5 at 11:40 AM Melissa wrote ...
This is Horrible. I agree this place needs to be shut down.
Monday, May 5 at 10:42 AM MsEvangeline wrote ...
All my sympathies to the family, I have said many prayers for you. bekk22-"This place needs to be closed down" it is not a resort.It is not a resort it is a spot on the side of the river.Kids & adults will go to these places with the same thought it is going to be a fun minivacation, nothing will go wrong.It is a horrible thing that has happened & I hope it sway others from going down there, or at least make people be VERY aware of the dangers.
Monday, May 5 at 6:47 AM nascar2940 wrote ...
I agree! This seems to be a very dangerous place for kids to swim. Why HASN'T it been shut down before now???
Sunday, May 4 at 10:20 PM bekk22 wrote ...
This place needs to be closed down~ TOO MANY people drown here. Parents need to keep their children away from such a dangerous place. VERY STRONG currents pull you under panicking or not...
Sunday, May 4 at 7:43 PM Holley White wrote ...
I was A personal friend of jared. I hope he rest in peace. God needed An angle and he got one.
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