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.…