Friday Night/Early Saturday Morning’s storm, wind, and rain caused a tragic incident at the Stephen F. Austin State Park in San Felipe, Texas. ย A tree fell on aย tent of campers killing at least one sources told Austin County News Online.com. ย Several other downed trees and limbs in the park prevented Sheriff and EMS from getting to the scene immediately due to several obstructions in the roadway. ย Chainsaws had to be called in to clear the debris before emergency workers were finally able to reach the tragic scene.

We put a call into Sheriff Jack Brandes concerningย the situation and were informed that a statement with further details would be released on Monday. ย We will update this story as more details become available.

UPDATE 4/27/2015: ย Press Release From Austin County Sheriff Department

On Saturday, April 25, 2015 @ 6:55 a.m., the Austin County Sheriffโ€™s Office , along with Austin County EMS and the San Felipe Fire Department, responded to the Stephen F. Austin State Park in San Felipe in regards to a large tree branch which had fallen onto a campsite entrapping one camper. Attempts to revive the victim were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was identified as a 64 year old Charles Devier of Houston, TX. The collapse of the tree limb onto Mr. Devierโ€™s campsite occurred during a large windstorm that struck eh San Felipe area that morning. After on scene investigation by Justice of the Peace Bernice Burger and Austin County Deputies, it was determined the death was accidental.