Coroner confirms death of 5-year-old boy at Smith Lake

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CRANE HILL, Ala. – Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has confirmed the body of a 5-year-old male was recovered from Smith Lake after the boy slipped under the surface hours earlier. 

“Due to it being a minor, the name will not be released,” Kilpatrick said. 

The incident was reported shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17.  Kilpatrick said the incident occurred at Arrowhead RV Resort at Smith Lake, located on County Road 941 in Crane Hill.

More information will be released if made available.