Man drowns on Lake Ida in west-central Minnesota
He hasn t been identified yet.
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It happened Saturday afternoon on Lake Ida, which is about nine miles north of Alexandria.
According to a release from the Douglas County sheriff, a man was pulled out of the water by neighbors at about 4:49 p.m. and brought to shore, where CPR was started.
First responders soon arrived and took over CPR, but despite their efforts, the victim was ultimately pronounced dead.
The sheriff says the man was found approximately 30-40 feet from shore and in 4-8 feet of water, and was not wearing a life vest.
Drowning Reported in Western Minnesota Lake
Alexandria, MN (KROC-AM News) - Authorities in western Minnesota are reporting a drowning death.
The Douglas County Sheriff s Office says deputies responded to a 911 call just before 5 PM on Saturday concerning a man in the water on Lake Ida just north of Douglas. By the time they arrived at the scene, people living along the lake had brought the man to shore and had begun administering CPR. Emergency responders took over the life-saving measure, but they were not able to resuscitate the man.
A news release indicates the victim was found about 35 feet from the shore in about 6 feet of water. He was not wearing a life jacket. Information about how he may have ended up in the water has not been released and officials say the deadly incident remains under investigation.