MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — UPDATE 7/3/21: Muskegon Police and Fire Departments have recovered the body of 29-year-old Leonard Carter from Muskegon Lake.
Crews searched Friday night for several hours, but the search had to be called off due to conditions, police say. The search resumed Saturday morning and Carter's body was located Saturday afternoon.
Police say an autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death. The investigation into Carter's death is ongoing.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Muskegon Police and Fire Departments are still searching for a missing boater on Muskegon Lake.
Police say a 29-year-old boater had gone into the water near the Sand Docks around 3:19 p.m. and did not resurface.
Crews with the MFD Dive Team were on scene within minutes of the initial call. Search efforts are still ongoing.
A large number of emergency responders will be in the area of the Muskegon channel and along the lakeshore. Crews are asking people to avoid the area.
The Muskegon Fire Department is being assisted by North Muskegon Fire Department, Norton Shores Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard.
If anyone has any information on this incident please call the Muskegon Police Department at 231-724-6750 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.
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