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Fisherman nearly drowns in Lake Tawakoni

By Scott Harvey

Lake Tawakoni – A fisherman nearly drowned in Lake Tawakoni over the weekend after slipping off a bridge into the water.

The man, whose name was not released, was rescued by a paramedic who responded to the scene. His condition was unknown.

He was said to be unconscious upon arrival by emergency officials before being transported to a local hospital.