Swimmer takes dip in lake to cool off later found dead
Posted: 07/29/2012
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A man jumped into the water while boating with friends to cool off and never resurfaced, Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The swimmer went missing around 6:15 Sunday evening. The group of four adults called for help when they didn’t see their friend resurface.
Deputies were out searching on Lake Eloise for the missing swimmer with the help of Winter Haven police and fire.
Sometime Sunday night, the victim was found deceased.
The man’s identity is not being released at this time.
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