South Forsyth Graduate Ricky Edge Jr. Drowns While Fly Fishing in Dawson County

Ricky Edge Jr., a graduate of South Forsyth High School, drowned while fly fishing in Dawson County, and his body was recovered last week, according to local news accounts. Family and friends are mourning the loss of a young man they remember fondly.

His mother described him as "an avid outdoorsman who liked to travel to quiet places to get away from the noise." That portrait of Edge as someone drawn to solitary stretches of water makes the circumstances of his death particularly difficult for those who knew him well.

The specific location within Dawson County where Edge was fishing has not been publicly confirmed, nor has the exact date of the drowning. No official statement from the Dawson County Sheriff's Office or the county coroner had been released as of this report. It remains unclear whether anyone else was present when the incident occurred or which agencies conducted the search that led to the recovery of his body.

South Forsyth High School, which serves the communities of south Forsyth County near the Dawson County line, has not yet issued a public statement regarding the loss of one of its alumni. Details about Edge's age, graduation year, and current hometown have not been made available.

Authorities have not released a formal cause of death beyond the circumstances of the drowning. Further information is expected as the Dawson County Coroner's office completes its review.