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77-year-old Frances Lenoir drowns in Spanish Lake County Park
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Missouri — Authorities have identified a 77-year-old woman who died following a drowning incident at Spanish Lake County Park on Sunday afternoon.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, officers were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. to the 12600 block of Spanish Pond Road following reports of a possible drowning.
Upon arrival, first responders located a woman in the lake and immediately initiated emergency measures.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Officials have identified her as Frances Lenoir, 77, of St. Louis.
Investigators say early evidence suggests Lenoir may have been fishing near the water’s edge when she accidentally fell into the lake.
Authorities have indicated that the incident appears to be accidental in nature, with no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances at this time.
The investigation remains open as detectives continue to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.
Officials remind the public to exercise caution around bodies of water, particularly when alone or near uneven terrain, as safety remains a priority in public parks.
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Two Experienced Skydivers Levi Pimentel and Georgia Jean Killed in Midair Collision Near Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Two experienced skydivers have died following a tragic midair collision near Lake Elsinore in Southern California after their parachutes became tangled during their final approach to the landing area.
The victims were identified as Levi Pimentel, 29, of Illinois, and Georgia Jean, 56, of South Dakota. Both women died Friday after the accident near Skydive Elsinore, according to information released by the skydiving company.
Officials with Skydive Elsinore said the collision occurred approximately 160 feet above the ground as the two women were approaching the landing area. Following the impact, their parachutes became entangled, preventing them from completing a safe landing.
Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 11:47 a.m. and found both women near the airfield suffering from critical injuries. They were transported to Inland Valley Medical Center, where both later died.
Skydive Elsinore described Pimentel and Jean as experienced, licensed skydivers who were familiar with the sport.
According to the company, the freefall portion of the jump appeared to proceed normally. Both women reportedly deployed their parachutes at the expected altitude, and officials said there were no indications of equipment failures.
The company also addressed weather conditions at the time of the accident. Winds were reportedly strong, with gusts reaching approximately 20 mph. However, investigators have not determined whether the wind conditions contributed to the collision.
Skydive Elsinore said it was devastated by the deaths of the two women and extended its condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.
The fatal accident occurred near Lake Elsinore, a city in Riverside County located approximately 70 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, and officials have not established whether weather or other factors played a role in the incident.