September 2, 2008
Body of Pa. man found in New River
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THURMOND, W.Va. -- New River Gorge National River authorities have identified the body of a Pennsylvania man who drowned in the New River.
Chief Ranger Gary Hartley says two fishermen discovered the body of 21-year-old Alfredo Garcia of West Chester, Pa., Monday morning.
Hartley says Garcia was with a group that planned to go rafting Friday. While waiting to begin the trip, some went to the river to swim. Hartley said Garcia tried to swim out to a rock, but the strong current pulled him under. He was not wearing a life jacket.
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