Atlanta man’s body recovered from Lake Blackshear after 2-day search
An Atlanta man who disappeared in southwest Georgia’s Lake Blackshear was found dead Monday morning.
Abraham Levy, 25, went underwater Saturday around 6:30 p.m. and did not resurface, according to the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office. First responders were called to the lake from several different agencies, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Crisp sheriff’s office, Crisp fire rescue, Sumter County Fire Rescue Dive Team, Crisp emergency medical services, Auxiliary Coast Guard and Georgia State Patrol.
The initial search was suspended around 2 a.m. Sunday and resumed a few hours later at 6:30 a.m., the sheriff’s office said. It continued throughout the day until it was suspended again at 9:15 p.m. due to poor weather. After resuming again early Monday, the search was called off when Levy’s body was recovered.
An investigation into Levy’s death is ongoing, but foul play is not suspected, the sheriff’s office said.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Abraham Levy,” Crisp Sheriff Billy Hancock said. “I appreciate the teamwork and dedication from all personnel involved. Responders continued efforts with little rest, and while under heat advisories. They truly went above and beyond. I greatly appreciate the outpour of assistance offered and received from local agencies, state agencies and citizens.”
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