12-year-old boy dies after drowning at popular Johnston County lake
A 12-year-old boy died Saturday afternoon after drowning at a popular swimming area near Benson.
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the drowning happened around 1 p.m. at Tucker Lake on Allen Crossroads just off Interstate 40, according to ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner.
The boy’s name has not been released.
Tucker Lake is a man-made lake and family-owned business dating back to 1990. The company’s website describes Tucker Lake as a 30-acre lake fed by clear, spring water with white sand beaches.
Tucker Lake and Recreation declined a request for comment Sunday from The N&O.
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This story was originally published June 23, 2024 at 11:12 AM with the headline "12-year-old boy dies after drowning at popular Johnston County lake."
