He Jumped Into The Water, Then Screamed, And Is Now Gone After Lake Lanier Tragedy
August 04, 2023
One young man died after jumping into a lake in northern Georgia, and now his family desperately needs prayers.
Life can be a painful and punishing experience, delivering one punch to the gut after another. As much as life can hurt, arguably nothing stings more than losing a close friend or a family member. No matter the surrounding circumstances, it is always a devastating and crushing blow.
RELATED: Father of 4 Died After He Fell Into A Manhole And His Family Needs Prayers
A family in Georgia needs the Lord’s comfort and all the prayers they can get after the death of Thomas Shephard Milner, a 24-year-old man, according to Fox 5.
The outlet reports Thomas was enjoying Lake Lanier in northern Georgia when the tragedy happened. The young man jumped into the body of water from a dock, but that is when things went wrong.
Fox 5 reports that after Thomas landed in the water, he started screaming. One person attempted to remove Thomas from the lake but was not successful.
Neighbors then used a boat to reach Thomas. One person then jumped into the water and tried to rescue him. But that person picked up on what they have described as a burning sensation and an electrical shock, according to Newsweek.
RELATED: Prayers Are Answered As Boy Who Went Missing While Camping Is Found Safe 2 Days Later
Thomas had been electrocuted.
The person who came to Thomas’ rescue and picked up on the electrical shock, went to the shore and shut off power from an unknown source, and returned to the water.
Once Thomas was pulled to shore, his uncle administered life-saving maneuvers until first responders arrived. Thomas was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Young Man's Family Is In Need of Prayers
Thomas’ mother, Martha Milner, told Fox 5 her son was a kind and gentle soul.
"He didn’t care what your beliefs were; politically, racially, sexually. Everyone was equal in his eyes," Martha said.
Fox 5, in their report, adds that the lake’s dock, which was only a handful of years old, had been equipped with electricity by a licensed electrician.
What an absolutely devastating tragedy to lose someone so young, with so much life ahead of them. May the God of comfort and healing touch this family as they walk through this dark valley.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Their Healthy 9-Year-Old Went To Sleep And Never Woke Up And His Family Needs Family Prayers
“Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.” - Psalm 23:4
WATCH: Man Jumps Into Georgia Lake and Dies
LISTEN: Prayers Are Answered As Boy Who Went Missing While Camping Is Found Safe 2 Days Later
h/t: Fox 5, Newsweek & YouTube.com/Fox 5 Atlanta
Featured Image Credit: YouTube.com/Fox 5 Atlanta
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Transforming Worry into Trust - Your Daily Prayer - October 24
Worrying does nothing to benefit our lives in any way; it only takes away. It takes away the present moments and present joy you could experience, not to mention it takes away from a peaceful life.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Transforming Worry into Trust - Your Daily Prayer - October 24
Worrying does nothing to benefit our lives in any way; it only takes away. It takes away the present moments and present joy you could experience, not to mention it takes away from a peaceful life.
Past Stories
- An Iguana Hitches a Ride on a Garbage Truck in Tennessee, Now Trying to Find Its Owner
- 6-Year-Old Starts 'Poop Scooping' Business to Help Animals and Adopt One of His Own
- Bride's dad Drops During Father-Daughter Dance, but Things Lined up Perfectly to Save His Life
- Young North Carolina Father Risked His Life To Save a Couple and Dog From a Sinking Truck
- UPS Driver Jumps into Action As He Spots Elderly Woman on the Ground & Says It Was All God
- Rescuer Braces for the Worst After Spotting Kitten on the Side of the Road, Then Sees a Paw Move
- AJ Griffin Gives Up High-Paying Career with NBA to Follow God
- These Former Conjoined Twins Finally Go Home After Their First Birthday
- Teenager From Iowa Uses His Flying Skills to Help Hurricane Helene Victims
- Son Saves For 9 Months and Surprises Mom By Paying Off Her Mortgage
- Woman's Home is Surrounded By 100 Raccoons, and They Aren't Leaving Anytime Soon
- Dog Saves Her Owner's Life By Sitting in the Middle of the Road
- Widower Shares the Last Thing His Wife Told Their Son Before She Passed Away From Cancer
- A Nurse Saved Her Life 35 Years Ago, Now, She is Surprising Her With a Visit
- These Twin Sisters Have An Important Message To Share On Their 102nd Birthday
- This Brave 5-Year-Old Saved Her Mother's Life By Calling 911
- 79-Year-Old Broke Her Ankle After Scattering Her Mom's Ashes, Then Strangers Save the Day
- Dad Travels Through Mud and Debris to Walk His Daughter Down the Aisle
- Owner's Trip to the Vet with Unwell Dog Results in the Craziest X-Ray
- After Getting Lost in Yellowstone, This Precious Cat Made His Way Back Home To California
- Mom's Funny Response To Daughter's Dirty Sock On The Floor Goes Viral & Ends Up Doing Good
- A Kidnapped Boy Is Found After 70 Years and Reunited With His Family
- This Puppy Was Found With a Note That Read 'Help Me,' Now He's Looking For a New Home
- Excited Mom Couldn't Wait to See Son's Back to School Pictures, but Funny Results Make Her LOL
- When This Police Officer Pulled Her Over, He Changed Her Life Forever
- She Just Met Her Vietnam Veteran Father After 50 Years, Now He is Walking Her Down the Aisle
- Fearless Father Waits on Porch to Catch the Stranger Peeking in His Daughter's Window
- This 5th Grade Teacher Eats Lunch In the Cafeteria Every Day
- Amy Grant Has a New Perspective After Losing Her 'Superpower' in Bike Accident
- 'God Did It' Says 18-Year-Old After Waking Up From a Coma Following a Crash
- These Four Sisters Share a Birthday, Which is Quite the Miracle
- Dad Harmony Sings a Beautiful A Cappella Rendition of ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love'
- Couple's Outstanding Boogie Woogie Dance Performance
- Siblings’ Cover of Dolly Parton’s Classic ‘I Will Always Love You’ Is Incredible
- Pastor and Wife Were Killed in a Car Accident, But Their Kids Have a Message of Hope
- Outstanding 'Amazing Grace' Cover Music Video by Celtic Woman
- Carrie Underwood Helps With Leading Worship at Tennessee Church
- 8-Year-Old Kid's To-Do List Goes Viral As a Wholesome Reminder for Us All
- 'Holy Forever' Lyric Video by Chris Tomlin and CAIN
- Elementary Teacher Talks About the Power of Words and Kindness By Using Toothpaste
- Prayers Pour in for Loretta Lynn's Family After the Death of the Late Singer's First Grandchild
- Dennis Quaid Singing 'On My Way To Heaven" is an Inspiring Performance
- Charming Elderly Couple Share Sweet Dance to 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"
- Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Adorably Sing a Sassy Duet to Celebrate 36 Years of Marriage
- Rory Feek Performs Beautiful Tune 'I Do' After Finding Love Again
- Driver Shows Up to Deliver Pizza to Elderly Man's House, Then Comes Back with His Lawnmower
- What Parents & Grandparents Don't Know About 'Easy' Recipe Trend Could Be Dangerous
- Nearly 1,500 Students Gather to Worship Jesus at Texas A&M Revival
- 96-Year-Old Shares the Secret to a Happy Life and His Words of Wisdom Are Truly Inspiring
- In God's Divine Timing, Wedding Ring Is Returned to Man's Widow After It's Lost for 60+ Years
Top Music Videos
CCM Magazine Steven Curtis Chapman Shares the Heartfelt Message that Helped While Grieving His Daughter
Crowder Crowder Moving Official 'Somebody Prayed' Music Video
The Statler Brothers 'Til the Storm Passes By' The Statler Brothers Live Performance
Mandisa Mandisa - Shackles (Praise You)
Anne Wilson Anne Wilson 'The Cross' Powerful Lyric Video
Blogs
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.