Man falls off boat, drowns in Leech Lake

A man died Friday afternoon after falling out of a boat and drowning in Leech Lake.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said it was notified of a water emergency near Sucker Bay at about 2:50 p.m.

First responders learned two men were on a boat off the Sucker Bay landing when one of the men, a 68-year-old from Pierz who was working on the boat’s drain plug, fell into the water.

Authorities said the other man jumped into the water and was able to float with the victim and the boat to shore. Life-saving efforts were then attempted but were unsuccessful and the victim was pronounced dead.

The incident remains under investigation.

The victim’s identity will be released at a later time.