ALEA investigating possible drowning

Published 10:34 am Monday, March 18, 2024

The body of an Anniston man has been recovered near Lakeshore Marina.

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, at approximately 2:54 p.m. Sunday, March 17, the body of Mark C. Magouirk, 62, was recovered by members of the Pell City Dive Team. Magouirk went missing on Neely Henry Lake near Ohatchee at approximately 9:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14. Officials believe he fell into the water while fishing from a dock near Lakeshore Marina.

The following agencies assisted with the search and recovery efforts: troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division, Ohatchee Fire Department, Southside Fire Department, Etowah County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee County Search and Rescue, North Alabama Search Dog Association, Pell City Dive Team, Rainbow City Fire Department along with the Ohatchee Police Department.

Nothing further is available as the investigation is ongoing.