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High Springs Man Drowns During July 4th Holiday

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Posted at 9:45 PM, Jul 05, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-05 18:03:12-04

SUWANNEE COUNTY, FL. (WTXL) - A High Springs man dies from an apparent drowning over the July 4th holiday. 

Suwannee County Sheriff Tony Cameron says, 48-year old Donald Robinson may have slipped or stepped off the ledge accidentally at Little River Springs. Cameron says, the water drops down 15-20 feet.

Suwannee County Fire and Rescue say, Robinson was at the springs with his family Monday. Deputies were called to the scene shortly after 5:00 p.m. and began searching for Robinson in the Patrol Boat along with three Florida Fish and Wildlife Boats. 

Robinson was recovered by The Columbia County Sheriff's Office Dive Team around 8:20p.m.