CUMMING — A 20-year-old Braselton man has died after being pulled from Lake Lanier Monday evening.
Epifanio Rodriguez of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, identified him as Quentin Aaron Muse.
According to Rodriguez, witnesses said Muse begin yelling for help as he swam with a group of friends near Shady Grove Campground.
"A friend with Quentin attempted to help him, however, (he) was unsuccessfu, Rodriguez added. "Forsyth County Marine units were also dispatched out to scene, and with the assistance of the Forsyth County Fire Department Dive Team, began searching for the victim.
Rodriguez said Tuesday morning Muse was located by fire department divers within 15 minutes of entering the water, and CPR was administered to him on scene.
Muse was taken to Northside Forsyth Hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to the officer. The friend who attempted to assist Muse was treated for water inhalation on scene.
Rodriguez said the investigation found that Muse was not wearing a life jacket, adding no foul play is suspected at this time.
