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Crews recover drowning victim's body from Lake Norman

The drowning happened around the sandbar area of Lake Norman on Sunday, officials said.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — A person was found dead after drowning on Lake Norman on Sunday.

The Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue said they recovered the body of 49-year-old Anthony Barnes near the sand bar in Lake Norman. Officials announced the search ended around 11 p.m. on Sunday.

More information will be provided on this search when it is available.

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