Sheriff’s office: Raleigh teen drowns in Jordan Lake on Tuesday

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A male teen drowned in Jordan Lake Tuesday, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Fuad Nagi Busisou, 19, of Raleigh was swimming in the lake near Clark Poe Road when a witness observed him “struggling to stay above the waterline.” Multiple first responder agencies, including the sheriff’s office and Moncure and North Chatham Fire Departments, responded to the scene to assist.

The victim’s body was found at 6:35 p.m. No other victims are believed to be missing.

“Our deepest sympathy is with the family and friends of the victim at this time of unexpected and tragic loss,” Sheriff’s Office spokesman Rik Stevens said in the release. “We are grateful for the outpouring of support offered by our public safety partners in this search and rescue effort.”