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Drowning victim recovered from Weiss Lake

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After a lengthy search of Weiss Lake, recovery teams have found the body of Matthew Huether.

Sunday evening, the father dove into the lake to bring his children back to their pontoon boat. However, Huether was not wearing a life jacket, and when, for some unknown reason, he began to struggle, the Rome, GA. man went under.

The Alabama Marine Police believes Huether may have been dehydrated when he jumped into the lake.

So far this year, 4 people have died at Weiss Lake-- 3 of the victims drowned.