Polk County authorities respond to man in lake

 

The Polk County Sheriff's Office, Mentor Fire and Rescue, along with County EMS, responded to a report of a male face down in the lake yesterday near Mentor.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the incident was reported at approximately 4:22 p.m. at 34433 140th Avenue Southeast.

Steven Wayne Sveningson, age 69, was pronounced dead after resuscitation efforts by first responders failed. An autopsy is pending, however no criminal activity is suspected.

No further information is being released at this time.