Andrew “Drew” Drake, also identified as Andrew Greenwood in a family fundraiser, has died following a drowning accident at Lake Stanley Draper in Oklahoma City. He was 20 years old.
According to the information provided, the incident occurred on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Emergency crews were called to Lake Stanley Draper at approximately 9:30 p.m. after witnesses reported that a man riding a jet ski had removed his life jacket, entered the water and failed to resurface.
The Oklahoma City Police Department and Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to the lake and began an extensive search operation. Multiple boats were used during the search, while an Oklahoma City police helicopter provided aerial assistance.
The search continued for several days. Crews worked through Sunday night and into Monday morning before operations continued on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. At one point, an Oklahoma City Fire Department boat experienced a mechanical problem at approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday, but search efforts later resumed.
On Wednesday morning, August 26, authorities announced that the victim’s body had been recovered at approximately 9:45 a.m. The body was reportedly located about 250 feet southeast of the area associated with the original 911 call.
Early reports did not publicly identify the victim. Following the recovery, family and community information identified him as Andrew “Drew” Drake. Meanwhile, a fundraiser established to assist with funeral and memorial expenses uses the name Andrew Greenwood.
The available information does not publicly explain the relationship between the two surnames. The Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club has referred to the “Drake-Greenwood families” in its memorial announcement, while the family fundraiser describes Andrew as a beloved son, nephew and grandson.
The fundraiser lists his birth date as September 15, 2005, and his date of death as August 23, 2026, making him 20 years old at the time of his passing. Family members described him as someone who brought warmth, happiness and light into the lives of those around him.
The Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club has also mourned Drew and encouraged the community to keep the Drake-Greenwood families in their thoughts. A wake service is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Mary Lee Clark, 1100 Howard Dr, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73115. Friends and relatives have been invited to attend, pay their respects and share memories. Burial is expected to take place separately.
The reported cause of death is drowning. Authorities have not publicly explained why he entered the water or whether medical, environmental or mechanical factors contributed to the incident. No additional cause has been established in the information provided, and there is no public indication of foul play.
Andrew “Drew” Drake’s death has left his family, friends and members of the Oklahoma City community mourning the loss of a young life. The focus has now shifted from the days-long search to supporting his loved ones, honoring his memory and helping his family make final arrangements.
He will be remembered by those closest to him as a son, nephew, grandson, friend and valued member of his community.
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