Missing Diver in Lake Erie: Search Underway

Cleveland, OH – June 1, 2024

A search operation is currently underway for a missing diver in Lake Erie, approximately nine miles offshore. The incident, reported at 3:15 PM today, involves Marine 21 and the United States Coast Guard Service (USCGS) actively searching for the diver.

The diver was last seen in the vicinity of a watercraft incident near South Freeway Drive. The authorities have not yet released the diver’s identity, and the circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear.

Local rescue teams and the Coast Guard are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue their efforts to locate the missing individual.

Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

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Update: Body Recovered in Ongoing Lake Erie Search

June 1, 2024

Cleveland, OH — In a tragic development, the search and rescue operation for the missing diver on Lake Erie has resulted in the recovery of a body. According to NE Ohio Scanner, the body was found at approximately 8:11 PM near the US Coast Guard Station (USCGS) 1055 E9.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded promptly to the scene. The recovered individual is described as a male in his 70s, and he was found in full cardiac arrest. Efforts to resuscitate the man are currently underway.

The initial search began earlier in the day after reports of a missing diver nine miles off the coast of Lake Erie prompted an extensive response from Marine 21 and the US Coast Guard. The community and authorities had been hopeful for a positive outcome, but this latest update casts a somber tone over the ongoing efforts.

The identity of the recovered individual has not been officially confirmed, and authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This story is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the individual during this difficult time.

Stay tuned to NE Ohio News for the latest updates on this and other local stories.