Multiple agencies join search for missing man in Lake Livingston
Posted/updated on: April 30, 2026 at 3:13 pmPOLK COUNTY (KETK) – Several East Texas law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Game Wardens, are continuing to search Lake Livingston for a missing 31-year-old man who has not been seen in the past 48 hours. According to officials, game wardens and an underwater search and recovery team, have been searching for the missing man since April 25 in the area below the Lake Livingston Dam near FM 3278.
During the search, the game wardens are utilizing side-scan and towable sonar technology, along with multiple vessels on the water, to help locate the missing person. The Texas Game Wardens said if the individual is not found on Tuesday, the department’s aviation team will join the search on Wednesday.
Accompanying the game wardens in their search includes the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Texas State Park police officers and several local fire departments in East Texas.
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the Texas Game Wardens said.





