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Swimmer Found After River Search | Charleston News
A tragic drowning incident unfolded near Brooks Falls on the New River in Summers County, where a swimmer vanished just before 5 p.m. Monday. Emergency crews launched a massive, multi-agency search involving boats, drones, and personnel, but were forced to suspend efforts overnight due to storms and darkness. The next morning, a dive team resumed the search and located the body around 10 a.m., bringing it to shore and to the West Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office. The swimmer’s identity remains undisclosed. This heartbreaking event underscores the river’s deadly power and the urgent need for…
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