Fatal Dive: Man Dies After Jumping into Shallow Water at Texas Lake
TL;DR
A 34-year-old man died after diving headfirst from a 40-foot embankment into a shallow part of Lake Gladewater in Texas. Witnesses reported that the water was only about 4 feet deep. Emergency services attempted to resuscitate the victim, but he succumbed to his injuries. Alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor in the incident.
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- Man dies after diving into shallow water from 40-foot embankment, Texas police say Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Man dies after diving 40 feet into 4 foot-deep water Boing Boing
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