GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - A 27-year-old man drowned at Joe Pool Lake on Thursday evening, according to authorities.
Joe Pool Lake drowning
What we know:
The Grand Prairie Fire Department responded to reports of a possible drowning at approximately 7:20 p.m. The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team conducted a search of the area and recovered the man's body.
Officials said the swimmer was not wearing a life vest at the time of the incident.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and official release by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office.
As the lake season continues, the fire department strongly encourages the public to wear life vests or other personal flotation devices when in or near the water.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Grand Prairie Police Department.