NEBO, N.C. — The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found floating in a lake Friday night.
The incident occurred just before 8:15 p.m. at Lake James State Park.
Park visitors told deputies that they found a person floating in the water. They noticed that the person wasn’t breathing, so they called for help.
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Several agencies responded to the scene.
The victim was later identified as Presley Junior Jaynes, according to police.
However, the incident remains under investigation.
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