Frank M. Ortega Death – Investigation is ongoing on the man found drowned on Saturday, July 18, who the authorities have identified as 63-year-old Frank M. Ortega, of Green River, Wyoming.
According to Wyoming Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, Ortega was snorkeling alone in windy conditions approximately 50 feet offshore on Flaming Gorge Reservoir between Squaw Hollow and Anvil Draw.
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Reports have it that when friends and his loved ones couldn’t see him, they immediately searched for him on the shoreline by boat.
Ortega was located and pulled off from the water. Live saving measures were immediately performed to resuscitate him but all proved futile.
The Sheriff’s office reports that Ortega was pronounced dead at the scene although an AirMed helicopter was firstly launched from Rock Springs at the request of emergency first responders.
Investigation is still ongoing, although the incident is not suspicious.