Rene Pecina was found unconscious on Sunday. North Beach does not have any lifeguards. Author: Ashley Gonzalez (KIII) Updated: 5:58 PM CDT July 5, 2021
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas A suspected drowning was reported on the Fourth of July at North Beach near the local restaurant Fajitaville. The incident took place on a stretch of the beach that is not patrolled by lifeguards.
The man who is suspected of drowning has been identified by medical examiners as 51-year-old Rene Pecina from San Antonio. Authorities said once they reached Pecina, he was unconscious. They then transported him to Spohn Shoreline hospital where he was confirmed dead.