By Associated Press - Monday, May 15, 2017

STOCKTON, Mo. (AP) - Authorities say a man has drowned while swimming in Stockton Lake.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the victim as 20-year-old Nathan Buckhanan, of Springfield. He began struggling Sunday night after leaving a designated swim area. The patrol says he went under as he was attempting to swim to a buoy.

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