Atlanta man reportedly drowns in West Point Lake, 3rd incident this month

Brandon man drowns at Sandy Lake Beach: RCMP investigating

A 32-year-old Brandon man died after a suspected drowning at Sandy Lake Beach on July 12. RCMP say no foul play is suspected.

Third Drowning At West Point Lake Claims Atlanta Man's Life

Another swimmer has lost his life at West Point Lake, marking the third drowning death in just two weeks at the popular recreation spot. 🌊 What Happened: Deshun Mayfield, a 32-year-old Atlanta resident, disappeared underwater at McGee Bridge Park on Sunday afternoon and never resurfaced. Emergency responders recovered his body shortly after arriving at the […] The post Third Drowning at West Point Lake Claims Atlanta Man’s Life appeared first o…

Atlanta man identified as drowning victim at West Point Lake

Third drowning at West Point Lake - LaGrange Daily News

On July 13, 2025, at 12:43 p.m., Troup County 911 received a call regarding an adult male swimmer who had gone underwater and did not resurface in West Point Lake at McGee Bridge Park off Old Roanoke Road. Local emergency personnel were immediately dispatched to the location including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Corp of Engineers. Once on scene and it was confirmed that the swimmer had not been located, the Troup County F…

Atlanta man dies at Troup County lake, 3rd swimmer to drown there this month

The Troup County Sheriff’s Office announced an Atlanta man had died while swimming at West Point Lake on Sunday.

Tragedy at West Point Lake: Dive team finds swimmer who went under the water and did not resurface

A swimmer went under the water at West Point Lake and did not resurface on Sunday afternoon, according to the Troup County Sheriff's Office.