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Authorities locate body of missing swimmer near Trader’s Hill Boat Ramp in Folkston

Photo from search courtesy of Charlton County Sheriff's Office. (News4JAX.com)

Authorities in Folkston, Georgia were sent Thursday evening to search for a missing 17-year-old swimmer near Trader’s Hill boat ramp off Tracys Ferry Road.

According to Sheriff Robert Phillips, with the Charlton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified at 5:15 p.m. about a possible drowning on the St. Mary’s River at Trader’s Hill Landing.

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The young man’s body, Phillips said, was recovered at approximately 11:15 p.m.

Phillips said witnesses told investigators that a young man had been swimming and became distressed, calling for help. Deputies said friends tried to assist, but were unable to help him.

The 17-year-old went under the water and did not resurface, witnesses told deputies. Recovery efforts using sonar and a diver were used.

The family was said to have been notified.


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