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Released: August 11, 2011 - Thursday, 02:19 PM

Drowning

Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 8-10-11 2:48 PMPlace of Occurrence: Heritage Ranch, Lake NacimientoVictim Information: Lucien Mackie Langenbeck DOB: 7-24-69Suspect Information: N/ASan Luis Obispo County Sheriff-Coroner has identified the body of a man who drowned in approx. 8 ft of water on Wed. Dead is 42 year old Lucien Mackie Langenbeck of Heritage Ranch. Langenbeck had been diving off a pontoon float secured to a dock near his home when he did not surface, a friend entered the water, searched for him and brought the man to the surface, immediately beginning CPR on the shore.
Langenbeck was transported to Twin Cities Hospital emergency room where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
No foul play is suspected. This is the third drowning incident at Lake Nacimiento in the last several months. The Sheriff's Office Marine unit urges all people who are free swimming, or have small children near the water to wear approved personal flotation devices (PFD) fitted properly for the wearer. Person on personal water craft or riding in boats are required to wear PFD's.