Six Lakes, Michigan man drowns in Hart Lake

August 12, 2024

Hart Lake
– OCP file photo

HART — A 31-year-old Six Lakes, Michigan man drowned while swimming in Hart Lake Sunday, Aug. 11, around 5 p.m., according Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar.

“… the Hart Police Department was dispatched to Hart Lake for a water emergency,” states Chief Salazar in a press release. “A 31-year-old Six Lakes, Michigan man was swimming in the lake when he began struggling in the water, ultimately resulting in the man going under water and failing to resurface.

“The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, Mason County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team and Michigan DNR responded to the scene. The man’s body was recovered from the lake by dive team members. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor.

“We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the victim’s family referencing this tragic event,” said Chief Salazar. “The department was assisted by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the Michigan State Police, Michigan DNR, Oceana County Victim Services, the Hart Area Fire Department, Life EMS and Mason/Oceana Central Dispatch.”

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