Body found in Lake Lanier near Forsyth County boat ramp identified

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A body was found near the boat ramp at the Six Mile Creek Park in Forsyth County on Feb. 27, 2025. (FOX 5)

First responders swarmed Six Mile Creek Park in Forsyth County after a report of a body being found.

The body was spotted floating in Lake Lanier.

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According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, a local fisherman found the man's body floating in the water and reported it to officials around 6:40 p.m. on Thursday.

According to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, the body was found in the shallow water near the boat ramp.

On Friday, the Forsyth County Coroner identified the man as 56-year-old Lilburn resident Murtuza Mansoorali Sayani.

Officials believe the Sayani's death was an "intentional act" and that there was no foul play involved.

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The Source: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office provided details for this story.

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