16-year-old Winston-Salem teen drowns in Jordan Lake, Chatham County Sheriff's Office says

A Winston-Salem teenager has died after drowning in Jordan Lake, according to deputies with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the drowning occurred while the victim, identified as Bryan Guzman, 16, was visiting the area with his 18-year-old son. one year old brother and a friend to celebrate a friend's birthday. Featured Crews respond to three-vehicle collision on US-52 in Rural Hall area, two drivers charged, according to the NC State Highway Patrol. A 19-year-old charged after allegedly bringing a rifle to high school rehearsal at NC State University, police say. more than 900 customers in Thomasville, according to Duke Energy Get the latest interesting news by clicking here Sunday around 3:30 p.m., deputies said they were called to an area near Ebenezer Picnic Area A, located at 452 Ebenezer Road in New Hill after receiving a 911 call from the victim's brother. The brother told authorities that Guzman was in distress while swimming in a creek near the picnic area. The cove is not a designated swimming area, according to deputies. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit said it is working with the Guzman family to provide support and resources. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Guzman family during this very difficult time,” Sheriff Mike Roberson said. “Our thoughts are with them as they mourn the loss of their son and brother.” After the drowning, lawmakers said they wanted to reinforce the importance of water safety, especially during busy holiday weekends like Memorial Day. Deputies provided the following safety instructions to all visitors to Jordan Lake and other bodies of water:1. Wear a life jacket.2. Swim only in designated areas.3. Monitor children closely.4. Be aware of water conditions and your surroundings. The sheriff's office said it will continue patrolling Jordan Lake through the remainder of the Memorial Day holiday. In addition to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, first responders included the North Chatham Fire Department and Jordan Lake State Parks. , and FirstHealth EMS.For more information on water safety, click here.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newslettersNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch TV NOWCAST | Local News | National | News we love | TRENDING STORIES Keep up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here