Tulsa emergency crews say one person is dead after a drowning incident at Zink Lake on Saturday.

According to Tulsa Fire Department, the victim was reported in the water and located after nearly an hour of searching. Crews pulled the individual from the lake, but authorities say the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities have not released the victim’s name.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more details are confirmed.

The Tulsa Great Raft Race has been cancelled out of respect for the family. The organization released the following press release:

"We are heartbroken by the loss of a young life just hours ago on the Arkansas River. Out of respect for the family and the gravity of this moment, we believe that now is not the time to gather in celebration. Ou

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