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Posted: Monday, January 01, 2018 12:28 PM
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19-Year Old Loudon Man Drowns Near Morganton Boat Ramp Sunday
A 19-year-old man drowned near the Morganton Boat Ramp Sunday afternoon, according to the Loudon County Sheriff's Office.

A spokesperson for LCSO said the teenager went under the the water when swimming with his friends and never resurfaced.

Authorities said it took emergency crews an hour to recover the 19-year-old's body.

Investigators have not identified the teen's body but expect to provide more details Monday.