Dustin Nixon dies in fatal Tygart Lake drowning

Dustin Nixon dies in fatal Tygart Lake drowning
Fatal Tygart Lake drowning death of Dustin Nixon

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources provided additional details regarding the drowning incident at Tygart Lake over the weekend. According to the agency, the individual involved was identified as 19-year-old Dustin Nixon from Clarksburg. His body was located around 7 p.m. on Sunday evening. At this time, the investigation remains active, and authorities indicate no report from a medical examiner has been received.

Captain David James of the West Virginia Natural Resources Police District 1 mentioned that the family was informed soon after the recovery. He characterized the situation as a “tragic” event. “Each summer, we unfortunately witness incidents like this,” James noted. “It is disheartening, but I hope the family finds some peace through the swift actions of emergency medical services and other responding agencies.”

Numerous emergency teams were dispatched to the scene.

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