Joe Pool Lake

2 People Pulled From Water at Joe Pool Lake, 1 Dead

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Two males were transported to a hospital after reports of possible drownings at Joe Pool Lake Thursday evening, according to the Grand Prairie Fire Department.

The Grand Prairie Fire Department responded to a report of two possible drownings in the beach area at Joe Pool Lake at about 6:35 p.m. on Thursday.

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The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team conducted a search for both swimmers, in which the team quickly located a 39-year-old male and 17-year-old male underwater.

Both males were transported to two local hospitals.

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The 39-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to the Grand Prairie Fire Department. The 17-year-old remains in critical condition.

According to the Grand Prairie FD, the male swimmers were not wearing life vests.

The Grand Prairie Fire Department said in a statement, "As the lake season continues, GPFD strongly encourages the public to wear a life vest or an appropriate personal floating device while near or in the water."

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