A 13-year-old boy named Kevin Lopez drowned at Jordan Lake in North Carolina, becoming the ninth person to drown in the lake this year. Authorities emphasize the importance of water safety, especially during busy holiday weekends, and encourage the use of life jackets. The incident serves as a reminder that drowning can happen quickly and silently, and it is crucial to have a designated adult responsible for watching children near water.
Deputies with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman whose body was found in Jordan Lake. The body was discovered by a boater near the Farrington Point Boat Ramp, and authorities believe her death was not accidental or self-inflicted. The woman is described as having Hispanic, Latin American, or Middle Eastern heritage, standing approximately 5-feet tall and weighing around 175 pounds. The Sheriff's Office has released a forensic sketch of the victim and images of a pearl earring found near the body. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators in Chatham County, North Carolina, have released a forensic sketch of an unidentified woman found dead in Jordan Lake. The woman's death is believed to be a result of foul play, and authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying her. Described as possibly having Hispanic, Latin American, or Middle Eastern heritage, the woman was approximately 5 feet tall, weighed around 175 pounds, and was found wearing blue jeans, a gray shirt, and a pearl necklace. Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact them.
A man drowned while swimming with a group of people on Jordan Lake in Chatham County. His body was recovered near the dam after search and recovery efforts involving multiple agencies. The man was the father of an ABC11 employee.
