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  • Dallas family loses teen in tragic Lake Eufaula accident

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📰 News we're reading

• A trip to the lake turns into a tragedy (wdhn.com) — A 14-year-old boy from Dallas died after an accident at Lake Eufaula in Alabama, where authorities say he fell, hit his head, and ended up in the water. Local law enforcement note this is one of several recent fatalities at the lake and are urging visitors to follow safety rules and avoid drugs and alcohol as the investigation continues.
   


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