Wildlife Officer Johnny Ingram

Johnny Ingram

Wildlife Officer Johnny Ingram was killed in an airplane crash shortly after taking off from Lake Okeechobee to conduct an aerial patrol of the area.

The engine of his Piper plane stalled shortly after takeoff and the plane crashed into the marsh near Beck's Fishing Camp.

Officer Ingram had served with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission for four years. He was survived by his wife and child.