Man Drowns at Private Pool Party in Wichita Falls
A man died of drowning Friday afternoon in south Wichita Falls. Fire and police were called to a home in the 4400 block of Phillips at around 4pm. When first responders arrived they found a man unresponsive.
49 year-old Gilbert Contreas was pronounced dead a short time later at United Regional. Police say that Contreas was with a group of people at the time of the incident. Police believe the drowning to be accidental, but alcohol may have played a roll. The investigation is ongoing.