NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – A 40-year-old man has died after swimming in the Guadalupe River, according to the New Braunfels Police Department. After arriving on scene, the victim, Chad Aaron Maples, of Arlington, was seen struggling in the water upriver before he disappeared underwater, officials said. Bystanders found Maples and pulled him onto a rock in the middle of the river. Police officers went into the water and pulled him to shore before beginning life-saving measures. RELATED: 22-year-old Houston woman drowns in Comal River in New Braunfels

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Groups gathered around the Comal River after river parks and recreation in New Braunfels reopened to the public Friday. Our goal is to create an environment where social distancing is possible while enjoying our beautiful parks and rivers. Here are the new guidelines for river parks & river recreation:River parks will have limited hours of operation, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. River outfitters are required to follow the governor’s guidelines for their operations, including social distancing, occupancy restrictions, and disinfecting of equipment. Guadalupe RiverCypress Bend Park and River Acres Park will reopen Saturday (May 9) with limited capacityOther Amenities