Missing Father of Five Found Dead in a Georgia Lake — Details
A Georgia man who vanished during a kayaking trip on Lake Lanier last week has been found dead, authorities confirmed. Dustin Valencia, 43, is survived by his wife and five children.
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A Georgia man who vanished during a kayaking trip on Lake Lanier last week has been found dead, authorities confirmed. Dustin Valencia, 43, is survived by his wife and five children.
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