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Body of missing Michigan swimmer recovered on Lake St. Clair

It happened near Belle River on Saturday just before 4 p.m., according to authorities.

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

A pair of helicopters and other rescue vessels were involved in the search for a possible missing wind surfer or paddle boarder at Sauble Beach. The investigation was called off Wednesday, after police said they believe the person made it back to shore safely.
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.

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

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