Body recovered in potential drowning
Posted/updated on: June 12, 2026 at 5:44 am
CHEROKEE COUNTY – A body was recovered from Lake Palestine following a potential drowning on Thursday evening. According to Smith County ESD 2, crews are currently on the scene after a body was recovered from the lake earlier this evening.
The individual’s cause of death has not yet been revealed and KETK will update this article as more information becomes available.





