HODGEMAN COUNTY — The name of the man who drowned over the weekend was released on Monday afternoon. According to the Hodgeman Count Sheriff, 39-year-old Jose Orrantia from Garden City died at Horsethief Reservoir
Just after 3p.m. Saturday, a 911 call reported a possible drowning at the swimming area at Horsethief Reservoir, according to media release from the Hodgeman County Sheriff's office.
Additional units were dispatched as the scene turned into a recovery status. Shortly after 5p.m., a Kansas Wildlife and Parks sonar unit was able to locate an individual and Orrantia was removed from the water and pronounced deceased.
In addition to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Jetmore EMS and Fire, Ford County Fire Dive Team, Ford County Sheriff's Office, KHP ground and air unit, Garden City Fire Rescue Boat and Dive Team, Ford County Communications and the Jetmore Food Center assisted at the scene.