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Texas Parks and Wildlife says that a drowning occurred Thursday on the north end of Lake Sam Rayburn. Game Wardens say it happened near Shirley Creek Marina, which is about 5 miles south of Etoile.
KTRE 9 News in Lufkin is quoting Game Warden Randy Stovall as saying that the 68-year-old man was fishing on a pier when he lost his balance and fell into the water.
Stovall said a witness tried to rescue the victim, but was unsuccessful.
The name of the man has not yet been released.
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