Drowning incident occurred on 05/28/2026 at approximately 2003 hours on Lake Eufaula, in McIntosh County approximately 200 yards north of Eufaula Cove Marina Boat Ramp.
Victim: Riley, Terry Gene, white male, age 34, from McAlester, OK. Victim was recovered in approximately 10 foot of water and approximately 200 feet south of the north shoreline at approximately 0915 hours on 05/29/2026.
What Happened: Victim was attempting to recover some water toys that had floated away. Victim was seen in distressed and went under water. Victim never resurfaced.
Personal Floatation Device: None
Air Temperature: 77.5 degrees
Water Temperature: 79 degrees
Investigated by Trooper Brad Giulioli #418 of the OHP Marine Detachment of Troop W. Assisted by Trooper Trey Downum #254, Trooper Tyler James #709, Trooper Justin Williams #537, OHP Dive Team, Eufaula Police Dept., Eufaula Fire Dept., and the OHP Dive Team.