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Updated: 9:24 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011 | Posted: 9:23 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011

El Paso Man Drowns At Elephant Butte Lake

Authorities said the body of a Texas man who drowned while swimming at Elephant Butte Lake State Park has been recovered.

New Mexico park officials said preliminary reports indicate the 26-year-old El Paso man jumped into the water from the dock near Marina Del Sur for a swim Saturday. The water temperature at the lake was about 58 degrees.

The man's body was recovered by state police divers Saturday night. His name has not been released.

Park officials said a person who has been in cold water for several minutes may not be able to hold their breath and any loss in coordination can result in cramping, making swimming difficult.

When temperatures are below 60, they recommend that swimmers wear a lifejacket and a wet suit.

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