A man named Horace Gilbert, 76, drowned on Lake Eufaula Monday night after his friend called rescue units with a report Gilbert fell in the water and did not resurface.
Emergency crews were on the scene for nearly 12 hours before Houston County Sheriff’s Office divers found his body.
Reports say Gilbert was bringing an anchor up to drive the boat back to the boat ramp when he lost balance and fell headfirst into the water.
Houston County Rescue said the water was 36 feet deep, meaning divers couldn’t see anything underwater. Rescue units had to use underwater sonar to locate Gilbert.
Family said Gilbert was an avid fisherman, an active church member and family man.
