**Missing Airman’s Body Found in New Mexico Lake: Local Residents Shocked, Fish Not So Much**
In a shocking turn of events that has left the small town of Lake Wobegon, New Mexico, reeling, the body of a missing airman was discovered floating in the local lake. Authorities confirmed that the airman, who had been missing for three weeks, was found after a group of local fishermen reported “something suspicious” bobbing near their favorite fishing spot. “At first, we thought it was just a really big catfish,” said local angler Bob “The Bait” Johnson. “But then we realized it was a guy in a flight suit. I mean, I’ve seen some weird things in this lake, but this takes the cake!”
The airman, identified as Captain Chuck “The Duck” McFly, was last seen attempting to land his plane in what he described as “a very questionable game of aerial hide-and-seek.” His mother, Mrs. McFly, expressed her mixed emotions: “I’m just glad he’s finally home. But I really wish he’d taken a different route. I mean, who goes swimming in a lake when you can just land at the airport?”
Local authorities are now investigating how Captain McFly ended up in the lake, with some speculating that he may have been trying to escape a particularly intense game of “Duck, Duck, Goose” gone wrong. “We’re looking into all possibilities,” said Sheriff Bill “The Fish Whisperer” Thompson. “But let’s be honest, if you’re an airman, you should probably know better than to play tag with gravity.”
Meanwhile, the fish in the lake have reportedly formed a support group, claiming they are “traumatized” by the incident. “We just wanted to swim in peace,” said a particularly vocal trout named Gary. “Now we have to deal with all this human drama. Can’t a fish just enjoy a nice day without a body floating by?”
As the town mourns the loss of Captain McFly, they are also left with a newfound appreciation for their lake—now officially dubbed “McFly’s Last Splash.” In a bizarre twist, the local tourism board is considering using the incident to promote the lake as a “thrilling adventure destination.” “Come for the fishing, stay for the mystery!” they announced in a press release, adding, “Just don’t forget your life jacket… or your parachute.”
