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Drowning victim recovered near Mendon
Posted: 07.25.2011 at 3:07 AM Updated: 07.26.2011 at 12:50 PM
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ADAMS COUNTY, ILL. -- A camping trip turned tragic Sunday night.

The Adams County Sheriff's department recovered the body of 36 year-old Travis Kendrick of Payson from the lake at the Whispering Oaks Camp Ground near Mendon, Illinois.

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According to reports, Kendrick who attempted to swim across the lake, went under and did not resurface.

With the help of the Tri-township and Quincy Fire Department dive team the man's body was recovered around 10 p.m. Sunday night.

The incident is still under investigation.

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