The Stafford Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning early Tuesday night at Abel Lake in Stafford. Authorities say a 20-year old male jumped from a rock into the water, briefly resurfaced, and then went back under the water.
The Sheriff’s Office Dive Team and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team in conjunction with Fire and Rescue boats began searching the area for the victim. Deputies at the scene interviewed the group of friends that had accompanied the victim to the lake. At approximately 8:30 p.m. the victim was located in the lake and pronounced deceased.
The victim has been identified as Bernard Otoo of Stafford. Detectives are continuing the investigation, but say the incident appears to be an accident.
