UPDATE: The victim in the drowning at Selkirk Lake Saturday has been was identified as Anna Elizabeth Demshuk, 40, of Holland. Family notifications have been made with the assistance from various law enforcement agencies in west Michigan. The incident remains open pending further investigation by the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a missing swimmer in Selkirk Lake at 11:54 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. The caller reported that two older women were swimming in the lake when one did not come back to shore, according to a sheriff's office report.
Divers recovered the woman’s body near an anchored floating raft. EMS personnel attempts to revive her were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at the scene. She was missing for about 45 minutes and located in 10 feet of water. The woman was not from the area, but had friends who live at the lake.
A preliminary investigation indicates the drowning was accidental in nature and medical issues, along with alcohol, may have been contributing factors. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Road and Marine Patrol and Dive/Rescue & Recovery Team responded to the call from the 800 block of 127th Avenue in Wayland Township. Wayland Fire Department and Wayland EMS assisted at the scene.
