Neosho man drowns in Elk River

May 31—A Neosho man drowned Sunday in the Elk River in McDonald County, according to the Missouri State Water Patrol.

Matthew D. Frazier, 40, of Neosho, entered the river at 6:21 p.m. to retrieve a boat paddle, was swept downstream, overcome with exhaustion and drowned half a mile from Ginger Blue.

He was pronounced dead Monday by McDonald County Assistant Coroner Jonathan Fletcher. The body was taken Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson.