British golfer drowns trying to retrieve lost ball
British golfer drowns trying to retrieve lost ball
A BRITISH pensioner has drowned after attempting to retrieve a golf ball from a lake on the course in Almonte (Huelva).
The deceased, who has not been named but is said to be aged 70, was playing golf on the Dunas de Doñana course on Matalascañas beach when he accidentally hit a ball into a lake next to hole five.
Whilst trying to fish the ball out, the golfer slipped and fell into the lake.
He was unable to get back onto dry land as he did not know how to swim, say his fellow players.
Emergency services were called, but were unable to revive him.
