Sep 02, 2024

Missouri man drowns while swimming at Golden Eagle Lake

Posted Sep 02, 2024 10:30 AM

MONTGOMERY COUNTY—A Missouri man drowned Saturday in Montgomery County.

Just after 5p.m., troopers responded to the report of a person missing in the water at Golden Eagle Lake, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

William R. Hitzemann, 45, Weldon Spring, was attempting to swim to shore from a boat.   He became distressed and was unable to reach the shore.

Rescue crews located him and he pronounced deceased at the scene.