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Palo Pinto County seeks identity of man found near Possum Kingdom Lake dock

Authorities recovered an unidentified man from shallow water at Possum Kingdom Lake on Sunday. Investigators say he may have been in the water for at least 48 hours and are asking the public for help identifying him.

Palo Pinto County seeks identity of man found near Possum Kingdom Lake dock
Palo Pinto County deputies and other emergency responders recovered an unidentified man from shallow water near a dock at Possum Kingdom Lake on Sunday, Oct. 11, prompting investigators to ask the public for help identifying him. Deputies responded at about 8:53 a.m. to a reported drowning near Pat and Herman’s Camp in Graford. Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens also assisted in recovering the body. Investigators said the man may have been in the water for at least 48 hours. They reported finding no identification, personal property or watercraft nearby. The man is described as white, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and approximately 200 pounds, with an apparent age in his mid-40s. He had brown or reddish hair styled in a slicked-back pompadour. He was not wearing a shirt and had on black Adidas shorts with white stripes. Anyone who may be able to help identify the man is asked to call the Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Office at 940-659-2085.

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