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Body Of Missing Teen Who Fell Out Of Family’s Boat Found In Lake
The boy fell out of his family's boat on Mountain Island Lake while it was anchored Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
HUNTERSVILLE, NC — Searchers located the body of a teenage boy who went missing on Mountain Island Lake Sunday afternoon after he fell out of his family’s boat while it was anchored, according to authorities.
He was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident, according to reports.
Rescue teams were called to the Mountain Island Lake at Latta Plantation in Huntersville around 3 p.m. Sunday, according to Huntersville Fire Department, who also called in fire departments from Charlotte, Long Creek and the Cook’s Community to aid in the search.
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The rescue operation included a helicopter and a dive team, WSOC reported.
About two hours later, the boy’s body was located not far from where he fell out of the boat, HFD said.
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*Missing Swimmer FINAL Update* Search crews have located the missing boater/swimmer, deceased, not far from the incident scene on Mountain Island Lake. We appreciate the assistance of @CharlotteFD, @CMPD & @MecklenburgEMS. Scene has been turned over to CMPD for investigation. pic.twitter.com/SVM2xGJQSd
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) April 28, 2019
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