First responders pull 15-year-old drowning victim from Ga. lake, authorities say

A community is mourning the death of a teen who drowned over the weekend.

Crisp County Sheriff officials said at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, first responders were dispatched to Georgia Veterans State Park after receiving reports of a possible drowning between the beach and the medical ramp.

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At 4:55 p.m., authorities recovered a 15-year-old boy from Lake Blackshear.

The teen was taken to a local hospital, where he died.

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The victim’s identity has not been released.

“I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones as they experience this unimaginable loss. I greatly appreciate the outpour of assistance received from local and neighboring first responders,” Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock said.

Authorities have not released information regarding what led to the drowning.

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