CRISP COUNTY, Ga. — A 30-year-old man died after an apparent drowning Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
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Around 2:25 p.m., Crisp County deputies responded to a missing person report at Veterans Memorial State Park.
Authorities said David Mason, 30, who has special needs, was last seen around the beach/ mega ramp area around 1:45 p.m.
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The sheriff’s office said they coordinated a search effort immediately with teams on the ground, watercraft and aerial support.
After several hours of intensive searching, Mason was found in what authorities said appeared to be a drowning.
“Our thoughts are with the family during this incredibly difficult time,” Crisp County officials said.
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