MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas - Texas Game Wardens in Titus and Camp Counties are working to recover the body of a man who is believed to have drowned Monday at Lake Bob Sandlin.
First responders were dispatched about 4 p.m. Monday to a drowning on the Camp County side of Lake Bob Sandlin, according to a news release.
The victim has been identified as Isaac Garland III, 44, of Gladewater. Garland was swimming with family and friends when the accident occurred. The search was still underway Tuesday with side-scan sonar and divers, said Texas Game Warden Capt. Shawn Hervey.
According to Texas Game Warden Captain Shawn Hervey, water depth has been an issue in the recovery process.
Also assisting in recovery efforts include members of the Titus County Sheriff's Office, Mount Pleasant Texas Police Department, Mount Pleasant Texas Fire Department and the Longview Fire Department dive team.
Lake Bob Sandlin is located about 80 miles southwest of Texarkana.