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Search Continues for Drowning Victim in Lake Hartwell
21 Jun
Summary
- Search underway for a possible drowning victim in Lake Hartwell.
- Authorities are using sonar and other resources to locate the missing man.
- Public asked to avoid the Mega Ramp area to aid the search efforts.
A search is currently underway for a man believed to have drowned in Georgia's Lake Hartwell. The Hart County Sheriff's Office received a distress call around 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, reporting a possible drowning near the Mega Ramp area.
Multiple agencies are collaborating in this intensive search operation. Assisting the Sheriff's Office are Hart County EMS, Hart County EMA, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Elbert County EMA. These teams are employing specialized equipment, including sonar on their boats, in an effort to find the missing individual.
Authorities are requesting that the public avoid the vicinity of the Mega Ramp to ensure the search efforts are not hindered by civilian presence. The Hart County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude for the community's support and asked for thoughts and prayers for the victim's family and the dedicated first responders involved in this ongoing operation.
