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MAN IDENTIFIED: Body found in Stillhouse Hollow Lake

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Bell County Sheriff's Deputies released the name of the man who was found dead in Stillhouse Hollow Lake on Thursday.

He was identified as Robert Morgan Tarbet, 77, of McGregor.

At 3:45 p.m. authorities were called to the Stillhouse Hollow Lake Marina after a woman fishing saw Tarbet's body floating 15 ft. from shore.

He was found with a full scuba suit. 

It is unknown what caused Tarbet's death but deputies don't suspect foul play was involved.

As of Wednesday night an autopsy has not been ordered.

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