Drowning at Wilson Lake

     On June 12, 2026 at approximately 2:54 pm, the Taylor County Sheriff ’s Office received a 911 call about a fisherman that went under water at Wilson Lake near Lenox. Lenox Fire, Taylor County Ambulance, and the Midwest Dive Team were dispatched. At approximately 3:16 p.m. members of the Lenox Fire Department removed a male from the water. Lifesaving measures were given but he was declared deceased at 3:56.
     The 49 year old Lenox man was transported to the state medical examiner’s office in Ankeny for autopsy. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification to family.