Swimmer drowns at Little Elm Beach on Lake Lewisville

Just after 12:30pm this afternoon, Little Elm Fire Department and Police Department were dispatched to a possible drowning at Little Elm Beach, 701 W. Eldorado Parkway, at Lake Lewisville.

Initial information indicated a man went under water near the canoe rental area, and had not resurfaced. There was a group of bystanders searching for him as emergency personnel were dispatched.

Texas Game Wardens also responded to the scene with local emergency responders.

Crews located the victim in the water, and transported him to a local hospital, but his injuries were too severe. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Authorities have identified the victim as a 20-year-old man from Dallas.

The investigation is ongoing.