Man drowned in Lake Marion after being thrown from inflatable

The man who drowned in Lake Marion in Lakeville over the weekend has been identified by authorities, who say he was thrown from an inflatable device by a wave.

Dakota County Sheriff's Office says that Reynaldo Antonio Patishan Hernandez, 26, of Northfield, died after falling into the lake outside of the swimming area at Antlers Park Beach around 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Witnesses say they saw two men on an "inflatable device" when a wave from a passing boat hit them, causing both to fall into the water.

Neither men could swim, but a bystander dove into the water to save the 19-year old man. Hernandez however, did not resurface and could not be rescued.

Hernandez's body was located at around 8 p.m., about 40 yards offshore in eight feet of water.

The police department thanks the bystander for his "heroic, lifesaving efforts" in saving the 19-year-old.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.