Man drowns at Bastrop park trying to save his son, police say

A man drowned while trying to save his son Friday at a downtown Bastrop park, which sits on the bank of the Colorado River, police said in a statement.

Law enforcement officers arrived about 4 p.m. and were able to rescue the man's son. Despite lifesaving efforts, the father was declared dead at the scene, the statement said.

Authorities said that the man, whose identity was not disclosed, went into the river to save his adult son, who was struggling in the water.

Police received assistance from the Bastrop Fire Department and the Bastrop County sheriff's office.

The Bastrop Police Department could not be reached for comment.