BRANDON — A 17-year-old Brandon resident was found dead Sunday after a search and rescue operation at a private lake near Marquette Road in Brandon.
The Brandon Police Department received a call around 2:38 p.m. Sunday reporting that Noah Lee Lambert, 17, of Brandon, had jumped from a height into the lake and could not be located by his friends.
Brandon police officers and firefighters responded and began immediate search and rescue efforts. They were assisted by Rankin County Sheriff’s Department deputies and dive rescue team using boats, divers and drones. Noah’s body was later recovered from the lake. His family has been notified.
The lake is located on private property with signs posted warning against trespassing. Local teens and young adults have been known to frequent the area over the years.
Noah was a sophomore at Brandon High School. The Rankin County School District will make grief counselors available to students and faculty affected by his death.
The Brandon Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Noah’s family, friends, classmates and all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this heartbreaking time, and we ask the community to respect the family’s privacy as they grieve.
