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Maria Elvia died after trying to save her youngest daughter from drowning in a Georgia lake, according to local reports

Yvonne Sanchez, one of Maria's four children, described Maria via GoFundMe as "a devoted mother and wife who always put her family first"

Sanchez and her family are now seeking support from their community as they cope with Maria's sudden death

A mom died while attempting to save her daughter from drowning in a Georgia lake. Now, her family is seeking support from their community.

Maria Elvia and her kids were visiting Stone Mountain Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, when her 9-year-old daughter slipped off a rock and into the lake, according to NBC affiliate WXIA-TV and WALB .

Despite not knowing how to swim, Maria jumped into the water to try and save her

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