Washington Parish Sheriff's Office confirms drowning at White Sands Beach

Teen drowns on July 4th at Bogalusa beach after ambulance gets stuck in sand

A teenage boy is dead after a reported drowning at White Sands Lake Day Beach in Bogalusa on July 4 where an ambulance got stuck in the sand, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office and a witness.

Washington Parish Sheriff's Office confirms drowning at White Sands Beach

The sheriff's office describes the person as a "young man" but it is unclear his exact age.

Witness recounts desperate efforts after teen drowning at Bogalusa beach

Joseph Ford was on the beach when the tragedy unfolded. He describes the panic that broke out across the Bogalusa beach after the boy was pulled from the water.