27-year-old man drowns at Joe Pool Lake on Thursday evening

The Brief

  • A 27-year-old man drowned at Joe Pool Lake on Thursday evening, and his body was recovered by the Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team.
  • Officials confirmed the swimmer was not wearing a life vest, prompting authorities to reiterate the importance of personal flotation devices.
  • The victim’s name is currently being withheld until next of kin are notified and the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office releases the official details.

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.

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