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Drowning victim identified as Georgia dentist

The body of a south Georgia dentist was pulled from the Altamaha River early Monday.

Gary Lewis’ body was recovered a day after he was last seen, WTOC-TV reported.

A video captured at Jaycee Landing showed Lewis slip into the water about 10:30 a.m. Sunday while trying to catch his boat that had drifted away, according to Wayne County EMA.

Lewis is in his mid 60s and ran a dental practice in Jesup, the TV station reported.

Laura Corley: 478-744-4334, @Lauraecor

This story was originally published November 20, 2017 at 8:16 PM with the headline "Drowning victim identified as Georgia dentist."

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