( KMZA)--Multiple agencies responded to a drowning accident at Centralia Lake Friday morning.

The Sabetha Fire Department, which is currently the only department in Nemaha County with water and ice rescue units and a rescue boat, said they were called to the lake shortly after 11:30. The department assisted the Centralia and Seneca Fire Departments and later was assisted by the state Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Unfortunately, the fire department said the rescue operation later became a recovery.

Around 3:00 Saturday afternoon, the Nemaha County Sheriff's Office sent out a text alert saying that the lake was open again to the public and thanked all the agencies who assisted.

The Sheriff's Office said they will provide more information Monday.

The 400-acre lake is located south of Centralia on 72nd Road.