The sheriff’s office has confirmed that the missing man, who was last seen swimming in Lake Lanier, has been found safe.
According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Zachary Rutledge from Winder went missing on Monday at Burton Mill Park on Lake Lanier at approximately 8 p.m.
On Tuesday morning, Rutledge was confirmed to be found safe by Hall deputies. Currently, no further information has been disclosed regarding the matter.
While enjoying a swim with two companions, Rutledge abruptly disappeared from sight, leaving his friends bewildered and unsure of what had happened. The circumstances surrounding his sudden separation from his companions are still a mystery.