Fisherman Says He Didn’t Realize Gunmen Were Mexican Troops

Reported by: Jordan Williams
Reported by: Farrah Fazal
Last Update: 6:48 pm

ZAPATA COUNTY - A frightened fisherman is speaking about getting shot at on Falcon Lake. He says he didn't realize the men who opened fire were Mexican troops.

Johnny Harris and his grandson drove 11 hours from north Texas to visit Falcon Lake. Harris says it's his favorite fishing spot in the state. He didn't realize how dangerous it was crossing into Mexican waters.

“I go down there quite a bit fishing. We were up in the Salado River area. We were having a good time catching fish,â€