Davidson County, ND (WHDH) — A Tufts University professor drowned at a lake in North Carolina.

Jerry Meldon was swimming by a pier when police say his friend saw him go under.

His body was recovered 45 minutes later by divers.

Detectives say the drowning was an accident.

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