COVINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old male drowned Saturday evening while swimming with friends at a pond on Harmony Church Road.
The sheriff’s office said the incident happened at approximately 7 p.m. while several teenagers were swimming and enjoying the Fourth of July holiday.
According to the sheriff’s office, “Several teenagers were swimming and enjoying the Fourth of July holiday when a 17-year-old male entered the water and tragically drowned.”
The Covington County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident and said there are no signs of foul play.
“At this time, investigators have determined that there is no evidence of foul play,” the sheriff’s office stated.
Sheriff David B. Turman also expressed condolences on behalf of the department.
“On behalf of the men and women of the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, we extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the young man’s family, friends, classmates, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss. We ask our community to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time and to respect the family’s privacy as they grieve,” Turman said.
