A man-made lake where a Texas teen died is risky even for experienced swimmers

The death of Daniel Erving, 18, has left his family searching for answers and raised questions about water safety at the lake.

On a Monday in April, three Texas teenagers jumped from a railroad track bridge into a massive lake that’s popular for recreational sports. Only two of the teens returned to shore alive.

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