MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — Rescue crews found the body of a swimmer Friday who went missing on Mountain Island Lake, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department shared.
Authorities were called to the scene around 3 p.m. Wednesday on Mountain Island Lake near the North Kayak Access, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
The Huntersville Fire Department, Charlotte Fire Department, and Cooks Volunteer Fire Department were also assisting in the search. Huntersville Fire has since said it has turned over the incident to CMPD at this time.
On Friday, CMPD and the Huntersville Police Department said the body of a swimmer, identified as 33-year-old Timothy Michael McGrance Jr., was found nearly half a mile from where witnesses reported him missing.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the missing swimmer," the Huntersville Fire Department said.
No further information is known at this time. More details will be provided when they are available.
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