Body of Missing Person Found in Webbers Falls Pond

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On March 13, Muskogee County Dispatch received a call reporting the discovery of a body in a pond near the intersection of Highway 100 and I-40 in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office, Webbers Falls Police Department, and Webbers Falls Fire Department responded to the scene, where they found the deceased male lying face up near the bank of the pond. Preliminary findings indicated the individual was missing person Erik Throne, and the Chief Medical Examiner was called to the scene. Investigators are awaiting the official report from the Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.

Why it matters

The discovery of Erik Throne's body in the pond raises concerns about his disappearance and the circumstances surrounding his death. Authorities are working to investigate the incident and provide answers to Throne's family and the local community.

The details

When authorities arrived at the scene, they secured the area and located the deceased male lying near the bank of the pond. Preliminary findings indicated the individual was Erik Throne, a missing person. The Chief Medical Examiner was called to the scene to conduct an investigation, and investigators are now awaiting the official report to determine the cause of death.

• On March 13, Muskogee County Dispatch received the call reporting the discovery of the body.
• As of March 23, 2026, investigators are awaiting the official report from the Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.

What’s next

Investigators are awaiting the official report from the Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death and continue their investigation into the incident.