Police: Man drowned while trying to swim across Laguna Lake

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A man died on Saturday after he attempted to swim across Laguna Lake, according to authorities.

In a news release, the Fullerton Police Department said authorities responded to reports of a possible drowning at the lake at 6:57 p.m. Witnesses told police that a man entered the lake and tried to swim across, but he wasn’t seen exiting the water.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Underwater Search and Recovery Team later recovered the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Foul play was not suspected in the man’s death. His identity will be released later, police said.

According to police, swimming is prohibited at Laguna Lake.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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