The body of a 20-year-old man believed to have drowned was recovered from Lake Ray Roberts Saturday night, authorities said.
Around 6 p.m. Saturday, authorities responded to a call regarding a possible drowning at Isle du Bois, a swimming area at the lake, according to a statement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
A body was found around 8 p.m., according to the statement. The body was identified as Javier Torres of Crowley, according to Tarrant County medical examiner records.
Texas State Park Police, Texas Game Wardens, the Lewisville Fire Department dive team, and the Pilot Point police and fire departments responded to the drowning call, according to the TPWD statement.
Lake Ray Roberts is about 55 miles north of Dallas.
Torres’ death is the latest drowning in North Texas waterways in recent months.
In July, a 28-year-old man drowned in the east fork of the Trinity River near State Highway 78 and a 60-year-old man drowned in Grapevine Lake. A 27-year-old man drowned in Lewisville Lake in June after jumping off a boat and not resurfacing. And over Memorial Day weekend, two teenagers drowned in unrelated incidents at Lewisville Lake and Benbrook Lake.
The American Red Cross lists several tips for swimming safely in lakes, rivers and streams.
- If water is shallow or unknown, enter feet first.
- Watch out for underwater obstructions, dams, rocks, debris, waves and currents.
- Leave the water immediately if you notice thunder, lightning or unexpected changes in the temperature of the air or water.
- Only dive in if the water is clearly marked as safe for diving. Water should be at least 9 feet deep with no underwater obstacles for diving.
- Swim sober and supervise other swimmers sober and without distractions.
- Swim with a buddy, never alone.
- Wear a life jacket.
- Make sure all members of your family or group know how to swim.
- Closely supervise children.