Possible drowning draws heavy police presence at Ellenwood lake

Published August 10, 2026 9:30 AM EDT

A heavy police presence was reported near Misty Lake in DeKalb County's Ellenwood on Monday morning after emergency crews were called to the area for a possible drowning.

What we know:

Several emergency vehicles also responded, including fire crews. 

FOX 5 Atlanta saw police pulling a small watercraft from the water. It was not immediately clear whether the watercraft was connected to the possible drowning or who had been using it.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet released information about who may have been involved or confirmed whether anyone died.

FOX 5 Atlanta also observed the coroner arriving on the scene.

What's next:

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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