Firefighter Lost on Lake Anna | Washington DC News

A tragic drowning claimed the life of 24-year-old firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel while he was out on Lake Anna Thursday night. After going missing near Seay Point Road, emergency crews from multiple counties launched a massive search that ended with his body recovered just before midnight. The Spotsylvania County Fire Department described the loss as heartbreaking and urged the public to honor his memory and support his grieving family and fellow first responders. His death serves as a sobering reminder of water’s dangers—even for those who serve our communities. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c61951d5eab59999