Recovery mission underway after man fell into Lake Lanier

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Crews are searching for a man believed to have fallen into Lake Lanier on Thursday night and never resurfaced.

A DNR spokesperson says a man was at Mary Alice Park in Forsyth County where they believe he was working on his boat and fell into the water.

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It is unclear if the man has been recovered from the lake, but the search has ended for the night.

If necessary, the search will likely begin again Friday morning.

No details on the victim have been released.

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