Body of 47-year-old man found in Lake Hickory near Granite Falls

Published
July 03, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
North Carolina
Lake Hickory, north shore near train trestle, Granite Falls side
Incident type
Boating

Summary

Boating Accident North Carolina Today in North Carolina: A death investigation is underway after a 47-year-old man's body was found on Thursday in Lake Hickory. People on personal watercraft discovered him on the Granite Falls side of the lake. The victim's family said he had injuries to his head and an arm, and they believe the death may have been accidental. Sheriff's deputies, wildlife officers, and Caldwell County Emergency Services responded to the north shore near a train trestle that crosses the lake.

Original reporting

Body of 47-year-old man discovered in Lake Hickory – WSOC TV

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