Man Drowns While Swimming in Lake George

 

Authorities say a 26-year-old man drowned while swimming in Lake George.

According to Warren County deputies, the body of Robert M. Riccardi Jr., of Brooklyn, was found by divers in 127 feet of water.

Witnesses said he was swimming from a boat toward shore on Friday afternoon when they lost sight of him.

An autopsy was planned.  Police said the investigation was continuing.

-AP wire reports, 7-7-08

  

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