Man's body found in park on Lake Russell

The Sheriff’s Office in Clarkesville says foul play is not suspected in the death of a man whose body was found in a park in Habersham County: Nicholas Patterson was 21 years old. His body was found in the picnic area of a park on Lake Russell Beach. An investigation into the cause of Patterson’s death is ongoing.

From WSB TV…

Officials are investigating after a man’s body was found near a Georgia lake.

Wednesday morning just after 7:45 a.m., Habersham County officials were called to Lake Russell Beach.

Deputies said a park employee found a 21-year-old man near the picnic area and immediately called 911.

Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire said foul play is not suspected.

McEntire said the body has been taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination.

According to Habersham officials, Lake Russell is a 100-acre lake located near Mt. Airy. It includes a seasonal grass beach and a campground with over 40 sites for tents and RVs.

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