A person accidentally drowned off Lake Resort Drive yesterday evening, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Police Department.
Officers received a call from witnesses, who said their friend was struggling to swim when he went under the water and never surfaced.
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Chattanooga Fire Department provided a marine and diver units to rescue the victim, whose body was recovered by the divers at approximately 12:30 a.m, the release states.
The CPD is currently investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 423-698-2525.