Father and teenage son drown as dad tries to save him from lake

A father and his teenage son drowned in a Virginia lake after the child's father tried to save him, authorities said.

The incident occurred around 1:10 p.m. Saturday afternoon when authorities from the Louisa County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a child drowning in the area of ​​Carrs Bridge Road in Lake Anna, in Virginia, about 60 miles northwest of Richmond, according to a statement from the Louisa County Sheriff's Office released Sunday.

“During the journey, officers were informed that the child’s father attempted to locate/rescue his son,” according to police. “It was reported that witnesses observed the father struggling, just before losing sight of him as well. Several people entered the water to try to locate them, but were unsuccessful.”

Louisa County Sheriff's Office Marine Units, Mineral Volunteer Fire, Lake Anna Volunteer Rescue, Department of Wildlife Resources and Spotsylvania County Fire & EMS Dive Team divers assisted in locating and recovering the bodies of the 42-year-old father and his 14-year-old son, who were pronounced dead at the scene.

Both victims were then transported to the Richmond medical examiner's office for examination.

Authorities have not yet identified the victims, but confirmed none of them were from the area and their names were being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The Louisa County Sheriff's Office does not suspect any type of foul play.

Police say this is currently an active investigation and anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Louisa County Sheriff's Office CID Unit at (540) 967-1234 or anonymously at Louisa Crime Solvers at (800) 346-1466. All calls to LOUISA CRIME-SOLVERS are confidential and callers may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.