A San Antonio mother is demanding answers after her 13-year-old son, Jaylen, drowned Sunday at Boerne City Lake. Mia Robinson, Jaylen’s mother, stated that her son told her he was going for a swim but never mentioned he was leaving the city and going to a lake.

Investigation and Response

According to Boerne fire officials, Jaylen’s body was recovered 20 feet from shore in water roughly 12 to 15 feet deep Monday morning. A neighbor, who spoke off camera, said they took Jaylen to the lake. The neighbor’s 11-year-old son was skipping rocks with Jaylen near a drop-off when Jaylen ended up in deep water and began to struggle.

The father of the 11-year-old said he ran toward the boys, who screamed for help. When the father reached them, he threw his son closer to shore. When the father turned around, Jaylen was nowhere in sight. Robinson expressed her heartbreak and concern that bystanders may have done nothing to help her son.

Safety Concerns

Robinson also raised concerns about safety conditions at the lake, stating that if safety equipment is not available, people should not be swimming there. Franco Guerrero, the organizer of Guardian Search and Rescue, assisted in the search for Jaylen and emphasized the importance of putting safety first.

Boerne officials are conducting internal reviews and working with Texas Parks and Wildlife to review lake operations and safety plans. City officials encourage the use of life jackets for anyone entering the water, regardless of age and experience swimming.

Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.