A tragic incident unfolded at Pinecrest Lake on Monday, as a man in his 30s lost his life following a suspected dry drowning while swimming in the lake’s designated swimming area.

According to initial reports, emergency responders were called to the scene after bystanders noticed a swimmer struggling in the water. Witnesses said the man had been diving for rocks before he began to show signs of distress and disappeared below the surface.

Law enforcement agencies, along with search and rescue teams, responded quickly. The swimmer was located and brought to shore on a paddleboard. Emergency personnel immediately began lifesaving measures, including chest compressions using a compression machine.

Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been officially released. Still, a local witness described him as a recreational swimmer who appeared to suffer from what may have been a “dry drowning”—a condition where water causes spasms in the airway, often without immediate symptoms.

“Emergency personnel worked on him for a very long time,” said one witness. “They got him into the ambulance, but it just sat there. It was clear they were trying everything they could.”

The drowning occurred in a popular and usually safe part of Pinecrest Lake, prompting concern and sadness among regular visitors and residents.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of death, and the incident remains under investigation. No foul play is suspected at this time. Officials are reminding swimmers to exercise caution when diving or engaging in underwater activities, even in familiar swimming zones.

Further details will be released pending the coroner’s report and official identification of the victim.