Body pulled from Scottsdale lake
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A body was pulled out of a lake in Scottsdale on Wednesday afternoon, the fire department said.
Scottsdale Fire says witnesses reported seeing a man go underwater on July 17 at McKellips Lake, near Hayden and McKellips roads, around 11 a.m.
The man didn't come back up, and that's when first responders were called.
Police officers and firefighters responded to the scene. Not long after, a body was pulled out of the water.
The name of the person hasn't been released.
"We always preach don’t swim alone. Especially don’t enter these types of lakes behind me. They’re not meant to swim in. They’re not very clean. There’s no reason to be out swimming in this lake," Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio said.
There’s no word why the man went into the water, or why he couldn’t get out.
Larry Clark is afraid the body might belong to a friend.
"I’m just wondering who it is. I know quite a few people out here and the cops just told me he’s a well-known person, so chances are I know who he is. Just another one gone," Clark said.
The victim received praise previously for picking up trash around the park. For Clark, this is another friend gone too soon.
"I just feel empty because it could be you next," Clark said. "The heat is killing people. It’s just sad."
Authorities are asking people to stay out of these small lakes and ponds even on a hot day. They suggest washing off in a public restroom instead.