Update: Drowning Victim Identified in Lake Mary Incident Near Lake Norden
Summary
Drowning Lake Norden South Dakota in Lake Norden, South Dakota: On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 7:36 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Bluejay Street, approximately 0.7 miles west of 452nd Avenue, just east of Lake Norden, South Dakota, following a 911 report that a juvenile had fallen into the water near the outlet of Lake Mary while a family was fishing. 43-year-old Levi Griffin entered the water in an attempt to rescue the juvenile. Lake Norden Ambulance personnel initiated life-saving measures, but Griffin was pronounced deceased at the scene. The juvenile was receiving medical treatment.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Levi Griffin | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Update: Drowning Victim Identified in Lake Mary Incident Near Lake Norden