HOUSTON – Days after two members of the Galveston Municipal Police Association nearly drowned during a training exercise on Wednesday, we are learning more about the incident.

On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the two members were hospitalized after being injured at Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

The Galveston Police Department said the two members lost their footing and went underwater, with one being trapped underwater for 90 seconds.

OUR FIRST REPORT: 2 Galveston PD dive team members saved by participants in exercise after nearly drowning

After being rescued, the Galveston Municipal Police Association said the trainee who went underwater for 90 seconds was left unconscious and did not have a pulse.

On Thursday, the Galveston Municipal Police Association released a letter, requesting immediate a

See Full Page