Montana man drowns at New Town Marina
NEW TOWN – A 74-year-old Sidney, Montana, man drowned at the New Town Marina on Thursday morning after attempting to retrieve a drifting boat.
According to Mountrail County Sheriff Corey Bristol, his department received a 911 call at 10:12 a.m. stating a man was drowning near the boat ramp at the marina. Emergency responders from New Town and Mountrail County responded, and it was determined the man had jumped off the dock in an attempt to retrieve his boat that had floated away. While swimming to the boat, the man became distressed and went under the water.
The recovery effort involved assistance from numerous agencies.
The body was recovered at approximately 2 p.m. The victim has not yet been identified pending the notification of next of kin.