The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office has reported the recovery of a man's body, presumed to have drowned while swimming in Lake Norman. The search, which commenced over the weekend, culminated Monday with divers locating the body in the vicinity of Clyde Road, an area that forms a portion of the lake's expanse within Catawba County’s jurisdiction.
Details were initially scarce as the victim's identity was not released. The discovery ended the search for the man who vanished while swimming to a sandbar. According to WSOC-TV, deputies reported that he submerged and did not resurface. The search, which began on Sunday, involved EMS, first responders, and the sheriff’s office.
While the investigation into the incident remains active, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office has already ruled the event as accidental. Shortly after the recovery was made, official statements confirmed that no foul play is suspected. The sheriff's office divulged details of the accident location and time, which occurred around 4:26 p.m. near Lake Norman on Clyde Road. This information was shared by QC News.
The victim’s family awaits the release of further information. The Catawba County Sheriff's Office anticipates providing more details once the victim’s next of kin has been notified, extending their condolences to those affected by this unfortunate occurrence.
