Fisherman Drowns in Highlands County Lake After Falling Off Boat

Fisherman drowns in Highlands County lake after falling off boat

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A fisherman drowned Sunday after he fell off a boat and into a lake in Highlands County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, and Highlands County Fire Rescue said they responded to the scene of a single vessel incident on Lake Damon in Highlands County.  Investigators said two people were on board a 13-foot vessel fishing on Lake Damon when they both fell…

Highlands County fisherman dies after going overboard on Lake Damon: HCSO

A day on the lake turned deadly for an angler in Highlands County on Sunday.

Man dies after boating incident on Lake Damon in Avon Park: FWC

A man died in a boating incident on Lake Damon on Sunday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).Two people were in a 13-foot vessel fishing when an incident happened, causing both individuals to fall into the water, FWC said.One person who fell into the water was struggling, and the second person, unable to help, ended up swimming back to the vessel and called 911 for assistance.FWC and other agencies were call…