Sad News – Drowning at Kerr Lake
On Sunday, July 31st at approximately 6:10 p.m., Vance County Deputies received a call about a possible drowning at Satterwhite Point.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that Keyon Philippe, age 16, of 208 Coley Road, Henderson had apparently drowned.
Philippe was out with family and friends and swam out to retrieve a ball. He never made it back to shore. A search and rescue mission was conducted.
Philippe’s body was located by Vance County Rescue personnel shortly before noon on August 1st.
(This was a press release from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office)
