Crime & Safety
ALEA Identifies Northport Man Who Drowned Sunday At Lake Lurleen
Here's the latest as police investigate the drowning death of a 21-year-old Northport man on Sunday at the park.
NORTHPORT, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency on Monday identified a 21-year-old Northport man who drowned at Lake Lurleen State Park Sunday afternoon.
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In an update to local media, ALEA said Rocael Ramos drowned while swimming, with the call coming in to dispatchers at 1:15 p.m.
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ALEA then said Ramos was transported to DCH Northport, where he was pronounced dead a short time after emergency services were contacted.
The cause of the drowning remains under investigation.
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