The athlete went underwater around 8:00 a.m. and did not resurface, according to fire department spokesman Craig Trojacek .
While everyone is watching Tia race for the finish. Including it appears the @CrossFitGames safety team. Lazar Dukic is left to drown with apparently spectators being turned away from attempting a rescue. #Lazar #LazarDukic #FortWorth #CrossfitGames pic.twitter.com/jsE71RQF9r
— Diverbuzz (@diverbuzz) August 8, 2024
Lazar Dukic gasped for air and appeared to drown before the finish line. It's messed up that Crossfit Games didn't have lifeguards on jet skis. A spectator jumped in to help but was turned away by a lifeguard on a paddle board. Heartbroken. @CrossFitGames #crossfitgames pic.twitter.com/GPIAGJ9cwD
— R0WLLER (@R0WLLER) August 8, 2024
“With the help of the Fort Worth Police Department dive team and drones, the body was recovered about an hour later Trojacek said.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said the city has mental health counselors available to support those who may need it.
The CBS News Texas helicopter was over the lake and recorded the scenes as a body was pulled from the water and placed in a special bag.
The rest of the events and Thursday's activities have been cancelled.
CrossFit said it is working closely with investigators on the case.
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source: newsbeast.gr
