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NewsJune 24, 2013

WEDINGTON, Ark. -- Washington County authorities say a Missouri State Highway Patrol sergeant drowned in Lake Wedington while training for a triathlon. Authorities told reporters that 43-year-old David Finley was swimming in the lake Saturday when witnesses saw him struggle and disappear under water. His body was found Saturday night in about 20 feet of water...

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WEDINGTON, Ark. -- Washington County authorities say a Missouri State Highway Patrol sergeant drowned in Lake Wedington while training for a triathlon.

Authorities told reporters that 43-year-old David Finley was swimming in the lake Saturday when witnesses saw him struggle and disappear under water. His body was found Saturday night in about 20 feet of water.

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Finley was training with others who were to compete in the Ozark Valley Triathlon.

Triathlon officials have announced on their website that the triathlon has been canceled.

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