A quiet Saturday afternoon at MacGregor Downs Lake in Cary turned grim when rescue crews pulled a drowning victim from the water, according to Cary police. First responders rushed to the scene after calls came in around 2 p.m., locating an adult man in the lake. He was later pronounced dead as town public safety teams stayed on-site and investigators began looking into what happened.
Crews Pulled the Man From the Water, Police Say
In a news release, Cary police said officers and fire-rescue teams were dispatched to the lake at about 2 p.m., where they found one adult male in the water. According to CBS17, rescue crews recovered the man, who was later pronounced dead, and the department described the case as a drowning. The outlet also noted that MacGregor Downs Lake dates back to the 1960s and covers roughly 51 acres.
Where the Incident Happened
WRAL reported that the lake sits off Saint Andrews Lane near the U.S. 1 and U.S. 64 interchange in Cary, tucked inside the MacGregor Downs neighborhood. The shoreline borders a private country club and residential properties, making the spot a familiar backdrop for local golfers and homeowners. Town officials have not released the identity of the man who died.
Investigation Still Underway
Cary police said the investigation is ongoing and that they have not publicly identified the man, according to WRAL. Authorities have not said how he ended up in the water, and they are keeping further details under wraps for now. We will update this story if the town releases additional information.
