Dallas Firefighter Dies in Kayak Accident
- the body of a Dallas firefighter was recovered from Lavon Lake in Collin County, Texas, after his kayak overturned over the weekend.
- Chaidez's kayak overturned on Lavon Lake,prompting a search by multiple agencies.
- It sounds cliché to say, but there's nothing bad to say about him.
The body of Dallas firefighter juan Chaidez was tragically recovered from Lavon Lake in Collin County, Texas, following a kayak accident over the weekend. Chaidez, a dedicated firefighter paramedic with Dallas Fire-Rescue for six years, was reported missing on saturday, and his body was found Monday morning.This devastating event has left the community in mourning, remembering Chaidez as a well-liked and committed member of the department, as told by his co-workers. His kayak overturned, prompting a search by multiple agencies. Thankfully,Chaidez’s dog was rescued and is safe. The Princeton Police Department will transport Chaidez’s body to the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has extended its condolences and thanked the many agencies involved in the search and rescue efforts. Investigations into the specifics surrounding the incident are ongoing, promising that more information will be released as it becomes available.
Texas Firefighter’s Body Recovered from Lavon Lake After Kayak Capsizes
Updated June 23, 2025
the body of a Dallas firefighter was recovered from Lavon Lake in Collin County, Texas, after his kayak overturned over the weekend. Juan Chaidez, a firefighter paramedic with Dallas fire-Rescue for six years, was reported missing on Saturday.His body was found Monday morning, according to the Collin county Sheriff’s Office.
Chaidez’s kayak overturned on Lavon Lake,prompting a search by multiple agencies. Co-workers described Chaidez as a dedicated and well-liked member of the department.
(Omar Chaidez/Facebook)
“He had friends everywhere. It sounds cliché to say, but there’s nothing bad to say about him. It’s all good,” said Wes Southard, a colleague of Chaidez.
According to witnesses, Chaidez’s dog was with him when the kayak overturned. The dog was rescued and is safe.
(Omar Chaidez/Facebook)
The Princeton Police Department will transport Chaidez’s body to the Collin County Medical examiner’s Office in McKinney, Texas.
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office expressed its condolences and thanked the agencies that assisted in the search, including Wylie Fire Rescue, Lucas Fire Department, Princeton fire Department, Dallas Fire Department, Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and AMR.
(Fox 4)
What’s next
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Further details will be released by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office as they become available.