According to witnesses, Perez-Coronel and a friend attempted to swim across a small cove at West Bank Park near Buford Dam when Perez-Coronel complained of a leg cramp and was unable to continue swimming.
His friend, who had reached shore, turned around and attempted unsuccessfully to rescue Perez-Coronel.
The drowning occurred at about 5:00.
Following a short search, a dive team from the Forsyth County Fire Department recovered the body.
According to family members present at the scene, Perez-Coronel was a native of Mexico.
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