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  • Stephen Patrick Russell, 23, drowned while swimming at the lake on Saturday night.
  • His body around 10 a.m. Sunday at Farrington Point Boat Ramp.




NCSU Student Drowns In Jordan Lake

Credit: AP Online

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -

An N.C. State senior drowned Saturday while swimming at Jordan Lake.

The Wildlife Resource Commission says 23-year-old Stephen Patrick Russell drowned while swimming at the lake on Saturday night.

Officials say Russell tried to swim across a cove, but didn't make it.

Divers found his body around 10 a.m. Sunday at Farrington Point Boat Ramp.

According to N.C. State's website, Russell played for their club hockey team.

 

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