Forsyth County

Body found floating near Lake Lanier boat ramp

Man's body washes ashore along Lake Lanier Investigators said a man’s body was discovered on the lake in the area of the Six Mile Creek boat ramp. (WSBTV.com News Staff)
(WSBTV.com News Staff)

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said that a body was found floating along Lake Lanier on Thursday night.

Investigators said a man’s body was discovered on the lake in the area of the Six Mile Creek boat ramp around 6:40 p.m. Forsyth County firefighters retrieved the body and brought it to shore.

The investigation showed the death was a result of a self-inflicted act, and no foul play is suspected, the sheriff’s office spokesperson said Friday.

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources spokesman said the Forsyth County coroner will perform the autopsy.

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