Body of missing Michigan swimmer recovered on Lake St. Clair

CBC News | Posted: May 27, 2024 11:32 AM | Last Updated: May 27

Michigan man, 28, jumped into lake from pontoon boat and didn't resurface, OPP say

Image | OPP Marine unit

Caption: An OPP marine unit boat on the water is shown. (Submitted by Elgin County OPP)

The body of a missing Michigan swimmer on Lake St. Clair has been recovered.

Ontario Provincial Police say search crews located the 28-year-old's remains around 8 p.m. Sunday.

He disappeared on the lake near Belle River on Saturday, just before 4 p.m., according to authorities.

"Police received a report … concerning a swimmer who had jumped into the water from a pontoon boat and did not resurface," OPP said in a statement.

Image | Lake St. Clair

Caption: Lake St. Clair is photographed on an overcast day. (Katerina Georgieva/CBC)

Emergency crews from both sides of the border assisted with the search.

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