Man drowns at Keystone Lake's Party Cove after wading in to cool off, OHP says

PAWNEE COUNTY, Okla. — A Tulsa man drowned at Keystone Lake's Party Cove after wading into the water to cool off and never resurfacing, Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.

Christian Becerra-Ledezma, 26, had been riding an ATV along the shore when he walked into the water. His body was found in approximately 9 feet of water.

OHP activated its dive team for recovery. Becerra-Ledezma was recovered around 7:15 p.m. and transported to the Tulsa Medical Examiner's office.

Responding agencies included OHP search and rescue teams, the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, the State Medical Examiner, and rangers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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