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Lincoln man dies after drowning at Saunders County reservoir
A 43-year-old Lincoln man died after drowning at a Saunders County reservoir, authorities said.
SAUNDERS COUNTY, Neb. —
A 43-year-old Lincoln man died after drowning at a Saunders County reservoir, authorities said.
The Saunders County 911 Dispatch Center received a call just before 9 p.m. on Sunday regarding a possible drowning at the Cottonwood Reservoir, just southeast of Prague.
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A Saunders County Sheriff’s Office drone pilot conducted a grid search, but the initial search was unsuccessful.
First responders from Valparaiso, Malcolm, and Waterloo later assisted. Authorities said sonar from a Waterloo rescue boat was used to locate the man, who was then recovered by divers early Monday morning.
The victim was identified as Derek Mueller, a Lincoln native.
The preliminary investigation indicates Mueller was swimming in the reservoir to retrieve a fishing lure, according to the sheriff’s office.
An autopsy has been ordered and the investigation is ongoing.
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