Man drowns near boat landing in Anson County

ANSON COUNTY, N.C. — A man might have drowned near Anson County Boat Landing, according to the sheriff’s office.

A spokesperson said deputies were called to the boat landing on Boat Land Road in Lilesville for a possible missing person.

Detectives then found a man’s body in the water. They said it appears the man drowned accidentally, but it is still under investigation.

The man’s name was not released at this time.

Check back with Channel 9 for updates.

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