Consuelo Bernabe dies in fatal Waco drowning
Fatal Waco drowning death of Consuelo Bernabe
An official update confirms the identity of the individual whose body was located within a submerged Dodge Caravan on the Brazos River. According to information gathered from a relative, Consuelo Bernabe, who was 39 years old, was the person inside the vehicle that was discovered.
The Waco Police Department has classified this incident as a death under investigation. A spokesperson, Cierra Shipley, informed local news outlets that authorities were alerted on Monday morning after reports emerged about a Caravan floating in the river near Jefferson Avenue and University Parks Drive.
Emergency services, including the Waco Fire Department’s specialized Dive Team and Texas Game Wardens, were dispatched to the scene. Once the vehicle was carefully removed from the water using Tow King assistance, officers identified Bernabe inside. The authorities have notified the next of kin about the tragic discovery.
Investigators have not yet determined how long the vehicle had been submerged before its discovery. Bernabe’s family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses. Donations can be made through the provided link.
