A 71-year-old man's attempt to retrieve his hat ended in tragedy. He fell into the water and did not resurface. Authorities were called to the scene, and a search effort was launched. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources was involved in the response, along with other agencies.

The victim's body was found in relatively shallow water, and it was recovered. The incident occurred on a Saturday, and the circumstances surrounding the drowning are known.

Further information about the incident is available, including details about the response and the victim's identity.