Carl Junction man dies of apparent drowning

A man from Carl Junction man is dead after an apparent drowning. Read the full press release below:

On Tuesday at approximately 5:38 P.M., Jasper County Deputies were called to the 43 boat access on Center Creek for a death investigation of an apparent drowning. 53-year-old Jason Baker of Carl Junction was found deceased in the water approximately 1 mile West of the boat access. There is no foul play suspected at this time and the investigation is on going.