Police recover body while searching for drowning victim at Georgia park

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — Police in Floyd County have recovered the body of a drowning victim on Monday night.

Officers say emergency crews responded to Armuchee Park on Jones Mill Road.

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Armuchee Park sits on Armuchee Creek.

About an hour after alerting the public to avoid the area while they underwent search and rescue efforts, police confirmed they found a body.

That person’s identity and what led up to the drowning have not been released.

Police are still asking everyone to avoid the area as first responders continue their investigation.

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