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OFFICIALS: Man drowns in East Texas lake on July 4

The victim has not been identified at this time.

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — Officials say a man drowned Thursday night in the Henderson County area.

According to Payne Springs Fire and Rescue, around 8:30 p.m., officials responded to a drowning in the Hidden Hills Harbor after being told a 40-year-old man had gone underwater and didn't resurface.

Rescue boats were deployed and side-scan sonars were used to locate the victim, whose body was then recovered. 

"Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of the victim," PSFR said in a statement.

The victim has not been identified at this time.

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