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Missing Fisherman, 75, Found Dead at Barnett Park, Deputies Say

Investigators have not released how he died.

Overview

  • The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said it found the missing angler dead at Barnett Park and identified him as Willie Lewis, 75.
  • Deputies began searching the park in the morning after he did not return home from fishing.
  • Marine and dive units searched the water while sheriff’s helicopters scanned from the air.
  • The county medical examiner responded to the scene during the search.
  • Officials have not released the cause or manner of death, and local coverage describes the case as developing.