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Boone County man drowns while fishing

By Christian Meffert,

2024-06-30

BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Police are investigating the apparent accidental drowning of a Peytona man that occurred Saturday.

According to West Virginia State Police, law enforcement responded to a reported drowning near Peytona Costa Road. Responders discovered 64-year-old Timmy J. Hager, who is believed to have accidently drowned while fishing in the Big Coal River.

No foul play is suspected and the investigation is ongoing.

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