Body Recovered Near Cowskin Bridge on Grand Lake; Social Media Claim Names Possible Victim

Body Recovered Near Cowskin Bridge on Grand Lake; Social Media Claim Names Possible Victim

By Miami News-Digest

Authorities continue to investigate after a body was recovered earlier this week near the Highway 10 crossing—commonly known as the Cowskin Bridge—at the Elk River arm of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) Police led the recovery effort, assisted by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).

Update — Social Media Claim

A local woman, Reta Hudson, has publicly stated on social media that the deceased individual recovered from the Cowskin arm is “Roger Griffith.” Hudson identified herself as a family member in her post.


As of this publication, however, no official agency has confirmed the identity. GRDA Police and OSBI continue to withhold identifying details pending formal verification and next-of-kin procedures.

This information remains unverified and is reported solely as a public social media claim.

What Authorities Have Confirmed

Officials confirmed that a body was removed from the water near the Cowskin Bridge area earlier in the week. No name, age, or cause of death has been released. Investigators say they are still processing evidence, and no further details have been made public.

  • Body recovered near Cowskin Bridge on the Elk River arm of Grand Lake
  • Investigation is being led by GRDA Police, with OSBI and Delaware County assisting
  • No identity, cause of death, or circumstances confirmed by authorities

Geographical and Hydrological Context

The Cowskin Bridge area is located roughly seven miles northeast of Grove, Oklahoma. This portion of Grand Lake lies where the Elk River arm feeds into the larger reservoir. Water in this northern arm typically flows southward toward the main basin of Grand Lake before reaching the Pensacola Dam on the Grand (Neosho) River.

The reservoir’s interconnected system means currents, lake levels, and wind can influence how objects or remains move through the Elk River arm toward the broader lake. This region is a heavily traveled recreational corridor with fishing access, boating routes, and multiple rural entry points near the Highway 10 bridge.

Investigation Status

Authorities encourage anyone who may have seen unusual activity near the Cowskin Bridge area around the time of the recovery to contact law enforcement. Officials also caution the public against spreading unverified information while the investigation remains active.

Miami News-Digest will continue providing updates as new information becomes available from official sources.

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