Dothan man deceased after falling from boat into Eufaula lake
A fishing trip turned tragic when a man fell overboard in Lake Eufaula.
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon in Lake Eufaula near Cheneyhatchee bridge. Hours after the search began, 65-year-old Will Anthony Newman, of Dothan, AL was recovered from Lake Eufaula.
Mr. Newman drowned after falling over board near the Cheneyhatchee bridge while on a fishing trip.
“The ALEA Marine Division is handling the case,” police said. “Recovery efforts consisted of the Eufaula Police and Fire Departments, Game and Fish, ALEA Marine Division, Barbour County Sheriff’s Office and Houston County Dive Team.”
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