LAKE JAMES, N.C. — A man from Morganton died in a suspected drowning this past weekend at Lake James, first responders reported on Monday.
According to Burke County Emergency Management, responders got a report about a possible drowning near the Linville Boat Access at about 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
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The cause of death “is believed to be accidental, pending confirmation from the Medical Examiner’s Office.”
After talking to witnesses, emergency personnel from multiple agencies started searching for a drowning victim.
The victim was found in about 12 feet of water just south of the Fonta Flora access point, according to Burke County officials.
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According to officials, the victim was identified as 78-year-old Julius Kocsis. He was on a recreational trip with his family at the time of the suspected drowning.
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