Body located inside submerged vehicle at Lake Lanier

(NowGeorgia.com)

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A body was located inside a submerged vehicle Monday morning at Tidwell Park on Lake Lanier, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

In an official statement, authorities said, “We responded to Tidwell Park this morning for a submerged car. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team assisted. A body was located inside the car.”

Officials confirmed that next of kin has not been notified.

“The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, however, foul play is not suspected,” the statement continued. “No additional information is available for release.”

Images from the scene show a red sedan submerged at the base of a boat ramp at Tidwell Park.

NowGeorgia.com is actively monitoring this developing situation and will update this story as additional official information becomes available.