Off-Duty Hero: Temple Police Officer Drowns in Belton Lake

According to CBS Austin, a Temple police officer tragically drowned in Belton Lake on Friday, August 1, while off duty. A 911 call was made at 10:48 a.m., reporting that a man was drowning near the Freedom Boat Club, located at 30681 Cedar Ridge Park Rd., on the lake. Emergency responders worked diligently Saturday morning to recover the body. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office dive team also assisted, and the body was recovered around 9:45 a.m.

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What We Know About the Drowning of a Temple Police Officer in Belton Lake

The victim was Toalua Aumua, a Temple police officer who sadly lost his life while spending time with his family. He was honored as Officer of the Year in 2021 and named Temple Police Officer of the Year in 2023.

The Drowning That Shook a City: Temple Police Officer Dies in Belton Lake

Temple Police Chief Shawn Reynolds shared, “Our prayers go out to the Aumua family. Charlie was not only an excellent police officer, but perhaps most importantly, he was a good person and a good man. He was a man of great faith, and he will be missed greatly. I would ask the media to respect the family’s privacy as they grieve. Charlie’s heart for service and love for people will be missed by everyone who knew him.”