Officials identify man who drowned at Port of Catoosa

A 54-year-old man from Little Rock, Arkansas, drowned Monday evening at the Port of Catoosa after falling into the water at the Low Water Pier, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Authorities identified the victim as Tony Odell Reed and say his body was recovered shortly after crews began their search.

Monday, August 4th 2025, 6:29 pm

By: David Prock

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed Tuesday that a man who drowned at the Port of Catoosa has been identified as 54-year-old Tony Odell Reed from Little Rock, Arkansas.

What happened at the Port of Catoosa

Troopers and rescue crews responded to the Low Water Pier at the Port of Catoosa around 5 p.m. Monday after reports of someone in the water. Osage SkyNews 6 flew over the scene as the response unfolded.

According to OHP investigators, Reed had been dropped off at the pier by a tugboat. Troopers say he sat down on the pier and then fell into the water.

Recovery effort and response

Multiple agencies, including the Verdigris Fire Department and the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office, assisted with the search and recovery effort. Boats were deployed to search the water, and Reed’s body was recovered a short time later.