A man drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Clinch, the Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) said.

Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies, the PCSO marine unit, and representatives from Frostproof Fire Rescue responded to reports of a possible drowning.

We received a call of a man drowning in Lake Clinch, Judd said. When we arrived, he was already underwater. We worked diligently and we found him. Unfortunately, we couldnt save his life.

The mans identity has not yet been released, pending further investigation and family notifications.

Additional details will be provided as the investigation continues, according to deputies.

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