20-year-old drowns at Stoney Creek Resort Saturday, sheriff's office says
A 20-year-old man drowned at Stoney Creek Resort Saturday, according to a release from the Augusta County Sheriff's Office.
Dakota Marcus Fulk, of New Market, was at the resort with his wife, family members and friends, the press release said. While attempting to swim across the lake, he became distressed and went under water.
A call to 911 was received at 6:52 p.m. First responders included crews from Augusta County Fire and Rescue, Stuarts Draft Rescue, Riverheads Fire Department, and Staunton Fire Department. Emergency crews were on scene at 7:05 p.m. at the resort, located in the 200 block of Lake Drive in Greenville.
"The male victim was under water and first responders were unable to locate him," according to the release.
Eventually, the Virginia State Police Search and Recovery Team divers helped locate and recover the victim. Fulk was recovered from the lake and pronounced dead at the scene at 11:56 pm. He was then transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Manassas, VA for examination.
"The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office does not suspect any type of foul play," the release said.
The release quoted Sheriff Donald Smith: “This incident is a tragic accident for the family, friends, and our community."
This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: 20-year-old drowns at Stoney Creek Resort Saturday: sheriff's office
