RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. — A 15-year-old boy drowned in a lake at a camp in Rutherfordton on Sunday, June 9, according to a fire marshal.
Emergency crews said they responded to a possible drowning at Camp Bud Schiele on Boy Scout Road. When they arrived, they worked to recover the teenager with the help of a dive team.
Investigators said a group of ROTC cadets participated in a swimming exercise when the 15-year-old went into the water and was not seen again. A dive team recovered the body of the missing swimmer as deputies continued with an investigation.
No foul play is suspected, according to detectives.
The incident appears to be a tragic accident.
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