Man Slips Off Rocks, Drowns In Lake Eufaula

A Checotah man looking for his dog drowned Wednesday after falling into Lake Eufaula in McIntosh County.

Wednesday, June 1st 2011, 8:46 pm

By: News On 6


NewsOn6.com

MCINTOSH COUNTY – A Checotah man drowned Wednesday after falling into Lake Eufaula in McIntosh County.

Authorities said Troy Haynes, 49, was looking for his dog when he walked down a rough trail to the shoreline. Haynes, who had physical disabilities from a previous stroke, slipped off the rocks and fell into the water, authorities said.

Troopers said Haynes drowned in two feet of water.  His body was recovered near the south shoreline.

 

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