19-year-old drowns in Shelby County

Shelby County drowning investigation
Published: Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:54 PM CDT|Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 9:03 PM CDT
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SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office say they are investigating a drowning that happened on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Authorities say this happened in the area of Slab Road in the Pea Ridge area. Authorities say 19-year-old Brayden Harden was recovered from the water, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful, and Harden died on the scene.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said the Calera Fire Department’s dive team helped in the recovery of Harden’s body.

We will continue to update this story as we learn more information.

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