OHP: Man Drowns At Lake Altus

One person has drowned Thursday at Lake Altus, Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials confirm. According to authorities, around 11 a.m. a 57-year-old man jumped from a boat into the lake and did not come up. Troopers were able to locate the victim and pull him

Thursday, July 4th 2019, 6:06 pm

By: News 9

One person has drowned Thursday at Lake Altus, Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials confirm.

According to authorities, around 11 a.m. a 57-year-old man jumped from a boat into the lake and did not come up.

Troopers were able to locate the victim and pull him from the water.

Authorities said the man was alive after he was rescued but later died after being taken to the hospital.

No names have been released at this time.

This is a developing story.

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