GoFundMe set up for woman who drowned saving her grandchildren

By Fox23.com News Staff

PITTSBURG COUNTY, Okla. — One woman is deceased following a drowning incident near Lake Eufaula on Sunday.

According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 53-year-old Robecca Garrett was trying to help two minors and went underwater. Garrett was pulled out by the people around her. 

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The incident took place at 9 South Swim Area on Lake Eufaula

Garrett was taken to the hospital by EMS and was later pronounced dead. OHP said Garrett’s next of kin has been notified.

A GoFundMe has been set up for Garrett. If you would like to donate to it, you can go here.

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