Gaston County swimmers, authorities take extra precautions on water for Fourth of July weekend

Gaston County authorities are increasing patrols and urging vigilance on Mountain Island Lake during the Fourth of July weekend following recent drownings, including a 12-year-old boy in Catawba County and a near-drowning of a father and two sons in Cleveland County. Swimmer Destiny Nazworth and Officer Joshua Self emphasize the importance of life jackets and close supervision to prevent water-related accidents.