In McKenzie county, authorities say an 18-year-old male has drowned in a stock pond.
Shortly after five o’clock Sunday evening authorities responded to a stock pond near 126th Avenue Northwest and 37th Street Northwest.
The male was identified by family members who were present as Ben Johnston.
Authorities say he was submerged for about 15 minutes.
His body was recovered by firefighters, he was unresponsive.
An autopsy will be done, however at this point authorities believe it was an accidental drowning.
