US EditionMissing Swimmer's Body Recovered in Lake Lanier
- Authorities recovered the body of 27-year-old Ramon Diaz-Soria from Lake Lanier Sunday evening after a day-and-a-half search.
- The search began Saturday after Diaz-Soria jumped off a rental tri-toon boat in Forsyth County wearing a life vest and did not resurface.
- Friends immediately jumped in to rescue Diaz-Soria but could not find him, leading the Forsyth County Sheriff and Georgia DNR to begin sonar-assisted efforts.
- Officials located Diaz-Soria's body at 7:30 p.m. in 60 feet of water, and his sister Abigail said he was 'such a good person' who did not know how to swim.
- The recovery ended the search but left family and friends mourning, as Abigail expressed difficulty staying strong without her brother who dreamed of finishing school.
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Body of Missing Boater Recovered in Heartbreaking Lake Lanier Search
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