Crime & Safety

Missing Texas City Fisherman Found Dead A Day After Disappearance

Dale Wolfe, 60, disappeared Friday night while fishing in his boat near Swan Lake. His body was recovered on Saturday by the Coast Guard.

TEXAS CITY, TX — A 60-year-old man who disappeared while fishing near Swan Lake on Friday was found dead on Saturday, officials said.

Coast Guard crews recovered the body of Dale Wolfe after searching for the missing fisherman for hours.

Wolfe’s boat was found at anchor without him aboard on Friday, prompting a search of the area.

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