Sep 02, 2023

Sheriff: Drowning at Kansas state lake

Posted Sep 02, 2023 5:30 PM

MCPHERSON COUNTY— According to a social media post from the McPherson County Sheriff's office, Saturday morning, the Sheriff's Office responded to Maxwell State Lake for a report of a found body. The body is an adult white male and is a victim of apparent drowning.

Deputies are working to confirm the identity of the victim and notifying next of kin. Canton PD/Fire/EMS and Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks are assisting in the investigation.

The sheriff released no additional details.