KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man drowned at the Houston Lake in Southern Platte County last week, the Platte County Sheriff's Office said.
On June 26, deputies responded to the lake and found a man unresponsive floating in the water near a dock.
He was removed from the water and transported to North Kansas City Hospital where staff declared him dead.
The victim was identified as 52-year-old Eric. L Stephens, a resident of Houston Lake, Missouri.
No word on what led to the drowning.
The investigation continues, but foul play isn't suspected at this time.
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