Tony Odell Reed Obituary, Death – Authorities in Oklahoma have confirmed the identity of a man who died in a drowning incident that occurred in 2024. The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Tony Odell Reed of Little Rock, Arkansas.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the incident happened on the evening of Sunday, August 4, 2024, shortly after 5 p.m. The drowning took place at the Port of Catoosa, located in Rogers County, a major inland port along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.
Officials reported that Reed had been transported to the location by a tugboat, which dropped him off on the low water pier. After sitting down on the pier, Reed unexpectedly fell into the water. Despite efforts to rescue him, he drowned at the scene.
Authorities noted that the weather conditions were clear at the time of the incident, and there were no signs of hazardous weather or water conditions contributing to the drowning. However, further details about the circumstances leading to Reed’s fall have not been released.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident, and no additional information regarding witnesses or rescue attempts has been made public.
Tony Odell Reed’s death adds to the list of water-related tragedies in the region, highlighting the importance of safety measures around docks and piers, even in calm weather conditions. The incident also underscores the potential dangers present at industrial and commercial water sites like the Port of Catoosa, one of the largest inland ports in the United States.
As the investigation proceeds, officials have not indicated whether foul play is suspected or whether any safety equipment was present or used at the time of the accident.
Reed’s family and community are mourning his unexpected passing, as tributes and condolences begin to circulate among those who knew him. More information may be released in the coming days as authorities finalize their report and notify next of kin.
