Drowning cause of death for men found dead in Lumpkin Co. pond; one victim initially misidentified

DAHLONEGA - Lumpkin County authorities have confirmed two men found dead in a private pond over the weekend in Lumpkin County died as a result of drowning.<br /> <br /> The bodies of Willie James Armstrong, 68, of Fayetteville, Ga. and Ronald Walker, 61, of Maryland, were pulled from the two-acre pond off Highway 52 Sunday. The two had gone to the pond to fish on Saturday, but never returned home, according to Lumpkin County authorities.<br /> <br /> The caretaker of the property was called to check on the pair, and he discovered an overturned boat in the water.<br /> <br /> Initially, authorities incorrectly identified the owner of a car on the property as one of the victims, instead of Armstrong. The two men apparently had borrowed that vehicle, leading to the confusion.<br /> <br /> Investigators said the drownings are believed to be accidental.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />