Crime & Safety
Man Pulled From Lake Lanier Dies at Hospital
A 20-year-old was with friends Monday evening when he began having difficulty swimming, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
Photo: Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office
By GREG HAMBRICK (Patch Staff)
A young man died Tuesday morning after he was pulled from Lake Lanier on Monday night, according to WSB-TV.
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The news station identified the victim as Quentin Aaron Muse, 20.
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office reports the man was underwater for more than 40 minutes before he was found by a Forsyth County Fire Department Dive Team.
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A group was swimming in the lake near Shady Grove Park Monday evening when the victim began having difficulty swimming.
A friend had attempted to swim back and help him, but was unable — that young man was treated for water inhalation at the scene.
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