Engaged couple's cause of death revealed after Lake Oconee disappearance
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities have released the causes of death for Gary Jones and Joycelyn Wilson.
The backstory:
The couple, who were engaged to be married, disappeared on Feb. 8 while on Lake Oconee to celebrate Jones’ 50th birthday.
All that was found was their boat, which was circling near the lake’s dam. A search team found Wilson's body the following day.
Jones' shoes, wallet, and other personal belongings were also found, but his body was not found for nearly a month.
What they're saying:
The written autopsy report says accidental drowning for both Wilson and Jones," said Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.
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The Source: The Putnam County Sheriff's Office provided the update for this article. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reports were also used.