IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — A 16-year-old boy, Kaleb Shields, tragically drowned in Lake Norman yesterday while attending a birthday party.
Shields was at a birthday party on Lake Norman when he drowned, despite knowing how to swim.
His body was recovered by deputies after a search involving Iredell County Lake Patrol Officers.
From Chopper 9 Skyzoom, the search efforts by Iredell County Lake Patrol Officers and other agencies were visible as they spent hours looking for Kaleb.
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“I can’t believe my baby is gone,” said Debroah Shields Brown, Kaleb’s mother, expressing her grief over the loss of her son.
“Caleb was, he’s an alpha male. I’ll say that he’s a leader,” said Kwesi Bey, Kaleb’s stepdad, highlighting Kaleb’s leadership qualities.
Brown told Channel 9 that she received a frantic call about her son’s drowning, prompting her to rush to the scene.
Kaleb’s stepdad, Kwesi Bey, mentioned that Kaleb was in the ROTC and had a bright future ahead of him.
His parents emphasized the importance of wearing life jackets, urging everyone to use flotation devices when on the water.
The family has started a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs. You can donate here.
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