On 02/21/2023, at approximately 1625 hours,  a single vessel fatality incident occurred on Lake Griffin, in the City of Leesburg, Lake County Florida. V1, a 1999 17’ Ranger bass boat, powered by a 115hp Evinrude outboard, was located unoccupied near Herlong Park, Lake County. 

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputies (LCSO) responded and an adult male was located face down in the water near V1. Leesburg Fire Rescue personnel retrieved the body from the water and brought him to Herlong Park Boat Ramp where he was pronounced deceased. The Lake County Medical Examiner responded to the scene and took possession of the body. 

He had no visible signs of trauma.   Autopy Report conducted by Lake County Medical Examiner Dr. determined the cause of death to be accidental drowning.

LAKE GRIFFIN
LEESBURG                      