MOUNT AIRY, Ga. — A 12-year-old boy lost his life Saturday while swimming at Lake Russell, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Law enforcement said the boy was with friends when he went under the water and did not resurface. They add that the child was under for over 20 minutes before being recovered.
He was airlifted to a hospital where he later died.
On Sunday, the boy was identified as Brian Ramirez-Miguel.
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