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Flint resident drowns in the Au Sable River

ALPENA, Mich — 24–year old Jahleel Paul Garza–Harper of Flint drowned in the Ausable River in Oscoda Township this past Saturday evening.

According to a press release received today, Harper jumped off the trestle not knowing how to swim.

Sgt.  Kevin Kubik of Oscoda Township Police Department said it is suspected that alcohol may have contributed to Harper’s drowning.

According to Kubik, the victim’s parents were devastated to learn of their son’s death.

It is still unknown why Harper jumped into the river.