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Search for water rescue near Lady Bird Lake downgraded to 'recovery mode,' EMS says

ATCEMS said the incident was being turned over to the Austin Police Department.

AUSTIN, Texas — Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon to the 300 block of West Cesar Chavez to initial reports from bystanders seeing a "body in the water."

At approximately 2:44 p.m. Monday, Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) tweeted that the rescue call was cancelled and the incident was downgraded to a "water recovery." ATCEMS said the incident was being turned over to the Austin Police Department.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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