Third West Point Lake Drowning This Month Kills Atlanta Man
Third West Point Lake Drowning This Month Kills Atlanta Man

Third West Point Lake Drowning This Month Kills Atlanta Man

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Deshun Mayfield, a 32-year-old Atlanta man, tragically drowned while swimming at West Point Lake near McGee Bridge Park in Troup County, marking the third drowning incident at the lake since July 1. The Troup County Fire Department Dive Team, along with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responded promptly to the emergency and recovered Mayfield's body. Authorities emphasized the dangers of swimming in large bodies of water and advised even experienced swimmers to wear life jackets or use flotation devices. Previous drownings this month involved a Stockbridge man on July 2 and a Forsyth man on July 6, highlighting a concerning pattern of recent accidents on the lake. The Troup County Sheriff’s Office expressed condolences to the victim’s family and reiterated public safety warnings in light of these incidents. No further details have been released regarding the circumstances of Mayfield's drowning.

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