On March 24th, 2023, at approximately 0624 hours, I, Game Warden (G.W.), was notified of a possible drowning on West Point Lake by Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Dispatch Newnan. GSP advised that an individual fell into the water and the father on board the vessel was performing CPR with EMS enroute. 

Two other occupants on board were identified. After arriving on scene at approximately 0830 hours, I talked with Officer, with Troup County Sheriff’s Office. Officer1 stated that the individuals launched their boat at approximately 2100 or 2200 hours at Horace King Boat Landing on West Point Lake on March 23rd, 2023, and tied their vessel under the GA-109 bridge to do some fishing. 

Officer1 stated that the victim was at the stern of the vessel, subject2 was in the middle of the vessel, and Subject3 was at the Bow or front of the vessel when they heard a splash and Victim went in the water and yelled to help him in the boat. 

Subject2 and Subject3 directed Victim to the back of the vessel where they could attempt to pull him on board the boat. Victim swam to the rear of the vessel, and it was noted that Subject2 and Subject3 said Victim was a good swimmer. 

Subject2 and Subject3 struggled to lift Victim in the boat with the motor of the vessel in the way. After finally pulling Victim on board the boat, Victims eyes rolled back and he closed his eyes. Subject2 then called for help and he started CPR on Victim. EMS and Troup County Sherriff’s Office arrived at approximately 0615 hours and EMS started performing life saving measures. EMS then transported Victim to WellStar Hospital in Lagrange, Georgia. At approximately, 0728 hours medical personnel at the hospital pronounced Victim as deceased. The coroner then showed up shortly after and pronounced Victim deceased. The coroner labeled the death as natural death. 
	I arrived at the hospital and interviewed Subject2 and Subject3 of the incident. Both of their stories lined up with Officer1’s statement of the incident located under the GA-109 bridge on West Point Lake. Subject2 and Subject3 stated that Victim was not under water for any period that they witnessed. It was noted that Victim had several medical issues that could have been the reason for death. I documented all the information and took photos of the vessel and left the hospital at approximately 1015 hours.

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