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Victim identified in drowning at Five Mile Dam

Victim identified in drowning at Five Mile Dam
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Authorities have identified a Lockhart teen as the victim in an accidental drowning at Five Mile Dam Wednesday.

Wyatt James Kunze, 15, of Lokchart, was named as the victim in the incident. Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler said the drowning was accidental and authorities suspect no foul play.

Around 2 p.m. June 26, Kunze, along with a female teenage cousin, were attempting to swim across the Blanco River at Five Mile Dam to reach a rock formation.

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