Georgia man drowns while gardening, says sheriff – WSB-TV Channel 2

CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Georgia — A Georgia man drowned Thursday while gardening at his home in Chattooga County.

The sheriff’s office said Jeremy Shane Deberry, 39, was cutting grass at his waterfront home in the Mosely Spring Road area when he fell into the water.

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The sheriff’s office said it’s unclear if he suffered a medical episode that led to a breakdown.

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Deberry’s cause of death is determined by the coroner.

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The Chattooga River flows through the area, although it is unclear which body of water Deberry fell into.

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