KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miami County, Kansas, authorities responded Sunday to a possible drowning at Lake Miola in Paola.
Around 7 p.m., crews arrived. About an hour later, a 51-year-old man was discovered. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Responding crews included the Paola Police Department, Paola Fire Department, Osawatomie Fire/Water Rescue, Miami County EMS and the Miami County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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