Fairmount Man Dies After Being Pulled From Goose Lake (Whitley County)
April 14, 2025 at 4:19 p.m.
Indiana conservation officers are investigating a possible drowning that occurred Sunday on Goose Lake in Whitley County.
At approximately 2:45 p.m., the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call about a possible drowning that had just occurred near the Goose Lake public access site.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that Daniel Watson, 60, and Nicholas George, 49, both of Fairmount, were fishing from a watercraft when Watson fell overboard, causing the watercraft to capsize.
George got Watson to shore where a nearby Good Samaritan called for help.
Despite lifesaving efforts, Watson was pronounced dead on scene.
Life jackets were located in the capsized watercraft but were not in use at the time of the accident.
Conservation officers remind the public to always wear a life jacket when participating in water-related activities.
Other assisting agencies included the Whitley County Emergency Medical Services, Thorn Township Fire Department, Indiana State Police and Whitley County Coroner’s office.
Indiana conservation officers are investigating a possible drowning that occurred Sunday on Goose Lake in Whitley County.
At approximately 2:45 p.m., the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call about a possible drowning that had just occurred near the Goose Lake public access site.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that Daniel Watson, 60, and Nicholas George, 49, both of Fairmount, were fishing from a watercraft when Watson fell overboard, causing the watercraft to capsize.
George got Watson to shore where a nearby Good Samaritan called for help.
Despite lifesaving efforts, Watson was pronounced dead on scene.
Life jackets were located in the capsized watercraft but were not in use at the time of the accident.
Conservation officers remind the public to always wear a life jacket when participating in water-related activities.
Other assisting agencies included the Whitley County Emergency Medical Services, Thorn Township Fire Department, Indiana State Police and Whitley County Coroner’s office.