07-13 | Man Recovered Following Search at Benbrook Lake

July 13, 2026

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BENBROOK – Freddy Ferrer Bracamonte, 62, of Fort Worth, was recovered from Benbrook Lake shortly after 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 13.

Around 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Texas Game Wardens in Tarrant County responded to a report of a possible water-related fatality after witnesses reported a man went underwater in a designated swimming area near Mustang Park and did not resurface.

Game wardens, along with personnel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers searched the area Sunday evening before suspending operations overnight. Search efforts resumed Monday morning with assistance from Tarrant County Fire and Fort Worth Fire Department and Dive Team.

Our thoughts are with Mr. Ferrer’s family and friends during this difficult time.?

July 12, 9:30 p.m.: The search for the missing 62-year-old man at Benbrook Lake has been suspended for the night. Texas Game Wardens and local responders will resume search efforts tomorrow morning.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

We will notify media of any significant developments as they occur. If there are none, the next scheduled update will be provided after search operations conclude for the day on Monday, July 13.

July 12, 6 p.m.: Texas Game Wardens in Tarrant County are currently responding to a possible water-related fatality at Benbrook Lake. Witnesses indicate a man went underwater in a designated swimming area near Mustang Park and did not resurface.

This is an ongoing incident and details are subject to change as we learn more. We will provide additional information when it becomes available.