Lake Norman swimmer found dead Saturday night: Cornelius FD
A swimmer was found dead Saturday night after drowning in Lake Norman, according to the Cornelius Fire Department.

The man was identified as Miles Edward Merritt, 27, according to Lt. Forest Orr of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

Around 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, local law enforcement found Merritt using a drone-like device underwater. His body was found near Sandbar, officials said.
Shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue called the search a "drowning incident." On Friday, the Huntersville Fire Department reported first responders were back on the lake.

According to the Huntersville Fire Department and medical officials, the incident occurred near the sand bar, west of the Bethel Church Road peninsula.

At this time, authorities said they are still trying to gather more details regarding the activities that occurred before his death.

Officials want to thank local law enforcement and the community for their help in the search.

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