Man drowns chasing after boat Polk County lake, sheriff says

FROSTPROOF, Fla. (WFLA) — A man is dead after a drowning that occurred in Polk County on Sunday afternoon.

In a video posted to social media, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided details on the incident, which took place on Lake Clinch in Frostproof.

According to the sheriff, 52-year-old Pierre Richard Plourde was enjoying a day on the lake with his family.

Plourde beached his boat and was hanging out under a pavilion when the sheriff said he noticed the watercraft floating into the water…

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