Drowning Victim's Name Released
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Posted: 1:55 PM Apr 7, 2009
Drowning Victim's Name Released
Lauderdale County, Miss.
The name of a man who drowned at Okatibbee Reservoir was released by authorities Tuesday.
Reporter: Andrea Williams
Email Address: andrea.williams@wtok.com
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The name of a man who drowned at Okatibbee Reservoir was released by authorities Tuesday.

Officials said Jackie Robinson, 41, originally from Forest, Miss., died in that mishap. Robinson had moved recently to Meridian.

The preliminary autopsy report showed the cause of death was fresh water drowning.

Robinson's truck was knocked out of gear and rolled into the water. He and a companion were able to escape the truck but officials said Robinson could not swim.


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Posted by: family member Location: forest on Apr 8, 2009 at 11:05 PM

Just wanted to say, he could swim, and was very comfortably around the water.Just think it was a freak accient.
Posted by: kimberly Location: meridian on Apr 8, 2009 at 08:02 AM

i think it was sad because he didnt no how to swim because if could swim he would made it

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