Man falls off boat, drowns while fishing at Johnston County pond

Thursday, May 13, 2021
BENSON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man has died after falling into a Johnston County pond and drowning Thursday.

The incident happened just before noon on Tarheel Road off Highway 242 North of Benson.
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The victim's friend told authorities he fell into the water while fishing on a boat, according to newsgathering partners at the Johnston County Report. The friend attempted to save the man but was unable to.

Emergency personnel found the victim.
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Officials have yet to release the identity of the man at this time.

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