WAKE COUNTY, N.C. — The body of a 9-year-old was recovered by crews at Falls Lake in Wake County Wednesday evening, according to our sister station WTVD.
Around 5:15 p.m., first responders, including a dive team, were called to Old Weaver Trail and Cheek Road for a water rescue involving a child.
Witnesses said the juvenile had difficulties after jumping into the water. Just after 7:20 p.m., the 9-year-old’s body was recovered.
Officials said family and friends were around when the child quickly went under.
“The area where the unfortunate incident occurred is sort of a rock ledge that goes out to a point into Falls Lake about 200 yards from the road. It appears they were playing in that area,” said Northern Wake Fire Department Chief Tim Pope.
According to officials, the water is 10 to 15 feet deep in the area. Further details about what happened before the child went under the water have not been released.
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