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UAB Football Signee Jamari Smith Dies at Age 18

Robert E. Lee High School class of 2020 graduate Jamari Smith died from drowning in a lake at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama, according to AL.com's Carol Robinson on Wednesday.

"Smith was located underwater in the lake. Advanced life support measures were immediately initiated, and he was rushed to the emergency room of East Alabama Medical Center. Efforts to revive Smith were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead in the emergency room at 6:05 p.m.

"Harris said Smith was with friends swimming at the lake when he apparently became tired and went under.