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USA Today
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- USA Today
Man drowns after jumping off boat at Georgia's Lake Lanier
Man drowns after jumping off boat at Georgia's Lake Lanier Ramon Diaz-Soria's death comes a month after a body police believe belonged to Dustin Valencia, a 43-year-old father of five children, was also found in Lake Lanier. Show Caption Hide Caption Family mourns couple who drowned while snorkeling in Maui A couple celebrating their wedding anniversary and preparing for the arrival of their second child tragically drowned while snorkeling in Maui. Fox - Seattle Georgia officials said they have located the body of a man who jumped off a boat and into a lake wearing an unsecured life jacket. Witnesses saw Ramon Diaz-Soria, 27, leap into Lake Lanier in Forsyth County in the afternoon on Saturday, June 14, once the vessel came to a stop, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Law Enforcement Division. With his lifejacket improperly secured, Diaz-Soria went underwater, but only his lifejacket floated to the surface, prompting a search, the department said. The Hall County resident was with friends on a rental tri-boon boat, the drowning report shows. Family and friends told officials that he could not swim, according to the report. Officers searched for Diaz-Soria until it became dark, but they resumed their search in the morning on Sunday, June 18. Using sonar technology, officials located the body 60 feet below the surface by the evening, officials confirmed, adding that it has been sent to the local coroner's office. Diaz-Soria's death comes a month after a body police believe belonged to Dustin Valencia, a 43-year-old father of five children, was also found in Lake Lanier. The reservoir is the largest lake in Georgia, and it contains over 38,000 acres of water and more than 690 miles of shoreline. 'A piece of me is missing forever' Diaz-Soria's younger sister, Aby, said her family is in complete shock over the tragedy and has set up a GoFundMe page for funeral expenses. "Ramon was everything to me. He wasn't just my brother — he was my best friend, my protector, and my biggest supporter. Anyone who knew him would tell you how kind, generous, funny, and full of light he was," Aby wrote on the fundraiser page. Aby urged everyone to keep her brother in their thoughts and hearts to "keep Ramon's memory alive." "I still can't believe he's gone — a piece of me is missing forever," she wrote. "This loss is truly beyond words. While nothing can ever fill the void he's left behind, we want to honor Ramon in the way he deserves." As of Tuesday, June 17, the GoFundMe fundraiser has raised more than $16,000. More than 200 people have died at Lake Lanier since 1994 Between 1994 and 2024, more than 200 people have died at Lake Lanier, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Division. In 2024, there were three drownings, 30 total boating incidents, 21 total injuries, and one boating fatality at Lake Lanier, the Georgia DNR's data shows. Suicides or medical events, including cardiac arrest and strokes, are not counted in any of the reported data. Lake Lanier drownings, deaths (2018-2024) 2018: 8 drownings, 11 total deaths 2019: 8 drownings, 11 total deaths 2020: 7 drownings, 10 total deaths 2021: 4 drownings, 9 total deaths 2022: 6 drownings, 7 total deaths 2023: 13 drownings, 13 total deaths 2024: 3 drownings, 4 total deaths Total: 49 drownings, 65 total deaths Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse/USA TODAY
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Georgia DNR announces new ‘slow no wake zone' at Lake Lanier
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced the introduction of a new no wake zone at Lake Lanier. According to the DNR's Law Enforcement Division, the new 'slow no wake zone' is in effect near Clark's Bridge on Lake Sidney Lanier, in Hall County. The new slow no wake zone is a safety effort for boaters and shoreline visitors. DNR said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had put in new signage and buoys, with the slow no wake zone effective immediately. Now, boaters are encouraged to be alert and follow posted signage, with DNR reminding them that all state and federal laws and regulations for operating a vessel, shoreline safety and dock use will still be enforced. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Georgia Police Academy instructor charged with child molestation Woman testifies in Atlanta murder trial of her twin sister who murdered ex-boyfriend Body of man who ran into lake to get away from deputies recovered in Rockdale County [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man faces criminal charges in Smith Canal illegal dumping investigation
A man has been arrested in a months-long investigation into an illegal petroleum dumping incident last September at the Smith Canal Waterway in Stockton. On Tuesday, California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Law Enforcement Division announced that charges have been brought against David Andrew Sump. Sump is accused of dumping roughly 280 gallons of waste oil into the waterway and surrounding environment, according to authorities Charges filed by the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office include destruction of public property/vandalism, and disposal of hazardous waste. Sump also faces two misdemeanor charges related to the alleged dumping, fish and wildlife officials stated. 'Put them on the menu': Americans should eat more of these invasive animals, agency says On Sept. 28, the state's Office of Spill Prevention and Response, U.S. Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency and Stockton Police Department responded to reports of released petroleum product near the Smith Canal. The agencies recovered oil from the waterway and removed impacted soil along the canal, according to California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials. An investigation was started following the discovery of the illegal dumping and subsequent clean up efforts. Wildlife officers spent weeks collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses, authorities said. Multiple people also called in tips to the state department's CalTIP Hotline. 'Invaluable information was gained from these tips, ultimately providing our investigating officers with enough information to request an arrest warrant,' said Nathaniel Arnold, fish and wildlife chief of law enforcement. 'The CalTip Program has again proven to be a crucial tool in protecting public safely and our natural resources.' California Statewide Law Enforcement Associated echoed Arnold's sentiments regarding the investigation. 'We are grateful to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel who responded to the reports of released petroleum product, to the citizens who used California Department of Fish and Wildlife's tip line, and to the law enforcement investigators who identified a suspect," Association President Alan Barcelona stated in a news release. "It is important that we protect our waterways and environment from harmful substances.' To report a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, call the CALTIP number 1 888 334-CALTIP (888 334-2258), or text 'CALTIP' followed by a space and the message to 847411 (tip411). This article originally appeared on The Record: Man accused of dumping 280 gallons of oil into Stockton's Smith Canal
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Four new recruits sworn in by Broome Co. Sheriff's Office
TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Four new recruits are set to begin training with the Broome County Sheriff's Office. Brandon Kilpatrick, Gabriellah Ruark, Richard Parsons and Cameron Bobier were welcomed to the Sheriff's Office's Law Enforcement Division on Friday. They were officially sworn in by Undersheriff Sammy Davis. The recruits will begin their training at the Law Enforcement Academy in the upcoming weeks. 'We are proud to welcome these four young recruits onto our team and grateful to their familiesfor supporting them in their desire to serve and protect our community's families,' said SheriffFred Akshar. 'In the coming weeks, they will experience some of the most grueling andintensive law enforcement training available in New York State, but it will provide them withthe knowledge and skills necessary to help keep themselves and our citizens safe. We wish themall the best as they begin their careers in one of the noblest professions a person can enter.' Four new recruits sworn in by Broome Co. Sheriff's Office How can daylight saving time impact your health? Department of Education ends student loan repayment plan applications In the Kitchen with CCE: Rutabaga Soup List of Social Security Administration offices DOGE is closing Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest made in the illegal petroleum dumping near the Smith Canal Waterway
An arrest was made in the September 2024 illegal petroleum dumping case that impacted the Smiths Canal Waterway in Stockton. Investigation underway after dog dies from possible gunshot in Northern California The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Law Enforcement Division and the Stockton Police Department said David Sump was arrested and arraigned on charges for his role in dumping around 280 gallons of waste oil into the waterway and surrounding environment on September 28, 2024. The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office filed felony charges, including destruction of public property and disposal of hazardous waste. They said the suspect is also facing two misdemeanor charges. Agency officials spoke to multiple witnesses and received a multitude of tips, helping them find the suspect. 'Invaluable information was gained from these tips, ultimately providing our investigating officers with enough information to request an arrest warrant,' said CDFW Chief of Law Enforcement Nathaniel Arnold. 'The CalTip Program has again proven to be a crucial tool in protecting public safety and our natural resources.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
