YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Search and rescue crews have recovered the body of a swimmer who failed to resurface in the Catawba River Sunday, officials said.
The York County Sheriff's Office said the victim was swimming with friends when they went underwater and didn't resurface. Multiple crews were called to the river Sunday, including the Leslie Volunteer Fire Department, to look for the victim.
The York County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Cooper Graham Lane, 20, of Catawba.
"It’s not the outcome we were hoping for, but sadly dive teams have recovered the missing swimmer from the Catawba River," York County officials said. "Operations have been handed over to the York County Coroner’s Office. Our condolences go to family and friends during this difficult time."
No further details were provided by the York County Sheriff's Office.
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