MEDIA RELEASE

Temple Police Department investigates drowning

TEMPLE, TX (August 8, 2022) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a drowning at Temple Lake Park.

Officers were dispatched at 10:25 a.m., to the area. Several witnesses on-scene said they saw a 21-year-old male go under water but never emerge. Several tried to go in the water to save him, but were unsuccessful.

The Temple Police Department, along with Temple Fire and Rescue, Morgan's Point Resort Dive Team, Army Corps of Engineers and Texas Parks and Wildlife, assisted in the search.

The victim was located at 1:28 p.m., and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Keith Reed.

Identity of the deceased will be released once all next of kin notifications are made.

This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously.

Media Contact:

Kiara Nowlin

Communications and Public Relations Manager

(C) 254-770-8364

knowlin@templetx.gov