Gladewater, TX (7/2/2023) – The Gladewater Police Department (GPD)reported a man died after diving into a shallow part of Lake Gladewater.
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, at approximately 4:20 pm, GPD dispatch received a 911 call to respond to the Gladewater Lake located at 1602 Lakeshore Dr. about an unresponsive male. Emergency services were dispatched and, when they arrived, started life-saving measures. Approximately seven witnesses stated to the first responders that a male subject, who was 34 years of age, dove headfirst from an embankment about 40 feet high into a pool of water approximately 4 feet deep.
The location of this incident was off the main lake, with tall embankments, shallow water, and a rocky bottom surrounding an area where people swim. Witnesses that observed the victim dive into the water helped pull him from the water and began to render aid.
Gladewater Fire, Christus EMS, and GPD worked diligently to resuscitate the victim, but he succumbed to his injuries due to the severity.
The initial investigation revealed that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in this unfortunate incident.
Upshur County Justice of the Peace Wyone Manes was notified, and she responded and held the inquest. The Gladewater Police Department has notified the next of kin of the victim.
