Drowning reported at Lake Eufaula

EUFAULA — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that Rebecca Garrett, 53, Eufaula, drown at 3:10 p.m. on March 22 at 9 South Swim Area on Lake Eufaula in Pittsburg County.

Garrett was transported to McAlester Regional Hospital by EMS where she was pronounced dead.

Troopers report that she was attempting to assist two juveniles and went under water.  She was pulled out by bystanders.

 

Weather: Clear

Temperature: 91 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Temperature: 53 degrees Fahrenheit

Personal floatation devices: Not in use

Investigated by Trooper Tyler James No. 709 of the Marine Enforcement Division. Assisted by Pittsburg County SO, Community EMS and

Longtown Fire Department.