UPDATE: Body recovered after drowning in Hamilton County

Drowning tile
Drowning tile

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.

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