(Saylorville) Authorities are identifying the Des Moines man who died while swimming in Saylorville Lake over the weekend. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says Robert Issacc Mayberry Junior may have gone underwater Saturday night while swimming in the southeast area of the lake commonly known as “Party Cove.” His body was found the following morning by search and rescue crews.
Man Dies While Swimming In Saylorville Lake
By Tom Robinson
Aug 15, 2023 | 5:34 AM
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