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Apr 13, 2023 · SEMORA, N.C. (WNCN) — A 15-year-old boy drowned in Hyco Lake late Wednesday afternoon, Person County Sheriff Jayson Wilburn told CBS 17. The sheriff’s office received a call around 5:15 p.m. The body was recovered around 7 p.m. near Shore Road in Semora, Wilburn said.
Apr 12, 2023 · Authorities recovered the body of the teen, whose name they are not releasing because he is a juvenile.
Jan 24, 2024 · On Wednesday, Person County deputies braved the cold to pull a canoe out of Hyco Lake, which sank last summer. While the canoer got out okay, others aren’t so lucky. “We have approximately one to two drownings a year in these bodies of water,” said Person County Sheriff Jason Wilborn.
May 28, 2019 · SEMORA, N.C. — A child drowned at Hyco Lake in Person County on Monday afternoon, officials say. The incident was reported just after 6:15 p.m. in the area of the Hyco Lake Campground along...
Apr 12, 2023 · 15-year-old boy drowns at Hyco Lake in Person County. The victim was hanging with a group of teenagers on spring break, and witnesses said he was not a good swimmer. They believe he may have been shocked by strong currents and cold water.
May 28, 2019 · Authorities in Person County said Monday that they have recovered the body of a 12-year-old boy who drowned Monday while swimming at Hyco Lake.
Apr 20, 2023 · A 15-year-old Danville teen drowned at Hyco Lake last Wednesday, according to Person County Sheriff Jason Wilborn. Wilborn said deputies were dispatched to the scene shortly after 5 p.m. to Shore Road where the victim was swimming with four other people.
