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The Reginald Whitehead Family - Life Legacy Fund

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https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/authorities-investigating-2nd-drowning-reported-on-lake-lanier-in-24-hours/952464980 

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/second-drowning-occurs-lake-lanier-less-24-hours/

Reginald was a young man who's time came too soon. He was loved by so many, and touch the lives of all who knew him.  Reginald was the oldest of 8 siblings, and took pride in taking care of his family especially after the loss of his Father who was an esteemed military veteran. Reginald was a great Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend to all that knew him.

To show your support, condolences, and love, please assist in helping Reginald's legacy live on through a small donation that will go directly to Reginald's Mother and his immediate family to help them through the transition of this very unexpected and very tragic loss. #RIHReggie #Weloveyou #ReginaldWhitehead #Gonetoosoon




The body of Reginald Terrell Whitehead, 30, of Perry, was located around 10:45 p.m. at Shoal Creek Park.

Hall County Fire Services was on the scene with Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Forsyth County authorities on a reported drowning at the day use area of the South Hall Park.

Initial reports indicate that a personal watercraft operator was attempting to bring a watercraft into the boat ramp when it overturned.

Capt. Zachary Brackett, Division Chief with Hall County Fire Services, said authorities were called to the scene at 8:33 p.m. and divers were there within 10 minutes, but the victim was not initially located.

"He was pulling into a boat ramp when it turned over and he went over,” Brackett said.

Authorities said Whitehead was not wearing a personal flotation device and was unable to swim. 

"One of the family members saw that the victim was in distress and attempted a rescue, while another bystander also attempted to assist with a throwable flotation device, but both were unsuccessful," Hall County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Stephen Wilbanks wrote in a news release.

After an hour of searching, the dive team turned the search over to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. DNR's remote operated vehicle located the body at 10:45 p.m., and divers made the recovery around 11:30 p.m. 

The body was sent for an autopsy.
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