Family needs assistance for funeral of South Holston drowning victim

A family member of a drowning victim is appealing to the public for assistance to give the teenager a proper burial.

Issac Griffin, 18, of Duffield reportedly dove into South Holston Lake to save the life of a child then never resurfaced, according to the message from the family. His body was recovered hours later.

The family said Issac had no life insurance and are accepting donations either online or the funeral home serving the family. A link to all the information is available at gofund.me/49b56adf1.

(IMAGE: GoFundMe / Griffin Family)