BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — A 7-year-old boy has died and two others are in the hospital after being rescued from a Georgia lake on Friday afternoon.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the three boys were swimming in the public fishing area of Lake Tobesofkee around 2:30 p.m. when they suddenly went under the water.
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The fire department was able to pull the 8-year-old and 10-year-old boys from the water and take them to a hospital.
The 8-year-old is listed in critical condition, but both boys are stable.
The 7-year-old was located unresponsive and pronounced dead on scene. His name hasn’t been released.
The sheriff’s office says the incident is still under investigation.
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