Faulkner University Freshman Dies Following Coosa River Swimming Accident

Faulkner University Freshman Dies Following Coosa River Swimming Accident

An 18-year-old Faulkner University student and member of the Eagles football team died following a swimming accident on the Coosa River near Wetumpka, university officials announced Saturday.

Alabama teen dies while swimming at park

A Decatur teen was found dead after going underwater while swimming at Corn Creek Park in Wetumpka.

Decatur teen dies while swimming at Wetumpka park

A Decatur teen was found dead after going underwater while swimming at Corn Creek Park in Wetumpka.

18-year-old's body recovered from the waters of Corn Creek Park in Wetumpka

WETUMPKA, Ala. (WAKA) – The body of an 18-year-old swimmer who was a student at Faulkner University in Montgomery has been recovered from Corn Creek Park in Wetumpka following a search involving several agencies. Wetumpka police say Qadir Lyle of Decatur went underwater yesterday afternoon and did not resurface. At about 4:15PM, Wetumpka police and fire crews were called to search for him. The search lasted until dark, and due to weather conditi…