Decatur teen dies while swimming at Wetumpka park

WETUMPKA, Ala. (WHNT) — A teenager from Decatur died in the water at a Wetumpka park, police said.

Wetumpka Police Chief Ed Reeves said area and state first responders were called to Corn Creek Park Friday afternoon after a swimmer went underwater and never resurfaced.

The chief said they began searching immediately, but nightfall and inclement weather later forced them to suspend the search until daylight Saturday…

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