Man, 51, rescued after boat capsizes

TEXARKANA -- A Nashville man was rescued Wednesday evening from Millwood Lake near Saratoga Landing, Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton said.

Sheriff's Deputy Derick Bunn was sent to Saratoga Landing about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in reference to a boat turning over and a person in the water.

A rescuer swam to Robert Rockenbach, 51, who was about 150 yards from the boat ramp area. Bunn was told a boat was being brought to help in the rescue.

Brandon Smith arrived with a boat, and he and Deputy Jimmy Floyd retrieved Rockenbach from the water.

The investigation was turned over to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife officers because the boat capsized.

Metro on 09/20/2015

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