Body of fourth drowning victim found

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - The fourth victim in a drowning on the Sabine River last week has been found, Beauregard officials said.

Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford confirmed Bently Lane Fountain, a four-year-old boy, was found between 8:30 and 8:40 a.m. today.

Herford said three adults drowned trying to save Fountain Friday evening. They have been identified as Troy M. McCollough, of the Junction community, Kelly Bailey, of Hornbeck, and Austin Scott, of DeRidder.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for the boy’s funeral expenses.

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