
Grand Prairie, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The body of an elderly man was recovered from Joe Pool Lake over the weekend.
The Grand Prairie Fire Department says the 75-year old man dove off a boat late Saturday afternoon and never resurfaced.
Divers who searched the lake until dark, recovered the man’s body when they resumed the search on Sunday morning. his identity has not been released.
The City of Grand Prairie sends its condolences to the victim’s family. As the lake season continues, GPFD strongly encourages the public to wear a life vest or an appropriate personal floating device while near the water.
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