Investigation underway in drowning incident

LONGVIEW – An investigation has been launched after one person was discovered to have drowned at Lake Cherokee on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Elderville-Lakeport Fire Department and our news partner KETK, firefighters were dispatched to the north side of Lake Cherokee at around 12:40 p.m. after receiving reports of a missing person.

Once on the scene, firefighters began searching the area and it was reported that the missing individual was last seen on a boat dock 45 minutes prior to when emergency personnel arrived at the lake. The individual was later discovered to be dead in the water, according to the fire department.

The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following the death and any further information regarding the incident will be released when deemed appropriate.

“At this time, the Elderville-Lakeport Fire Department would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic incident,” the fire department said.