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Second Drowning in Two Days Spurs Life Vest Warnings at Joe Pool Lake

Grand Prairie Fire Department urges swimmers to wear personal flotation devices after two deadly incidents in 48 hours.

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Grand Prairie police patrol the waters of Joe Pool Lake in an archive photo. Two men drowned in the North Texas lake in separate incidents over the weekend.
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Overview

  • On June 22, a 55-year-old man fell from a paddleboard and drowned without wearing a life vest.
  • The previous day, 46-year-old Adrian Isiah McManus disappeared while swimming off a boat and was recovered dead by dive teams.
  • The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team located both bodies following reports of possible drownings around midday.
  • Since May 10, at least four people have drowned at Joe Pool Lake, including two men who fell off a boat and did not resurface.
  • Officials are strongly encouraging all lake visitors to wear life vests or appropriate flotation devices to prevent further tragedies.