One teen killed, another critical in Moffitts Mill drowning incident
A tragic incident is under investigation in Lee County after two men were rescued by the waters of Moffitts Mill today.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call at Moffitts Mill off of Lee Road 206 and Lee Road 240 in reference to two males in the water. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says deputies pulled them out and performed CPR until EAMC ETS, Salem Volunteer Fire Department, and Smiths Station Fire and Rescue arrived.
Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton announced later this evening that one of the men, identified as 18-year-old Dainer Ramirez Lopez, was pronounced dead at 3:39 P.M. at Piedmont Columbus Regional. The second male remains in critical condition at the same hospital.
Please pray for everyone involved in this tragic situation in your thoughts and prayers.
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