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Man Found Dead After Jumping Into Water At Malibu Creek State Park

June 7, 2020 / 8:50 PM PDT / CBS LA

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MALIBU (CBSLA) -- A man was found dead Sunday evening after jumping into the water at Rindge Dam in Malibu Creek State Park.

Unfortunately the rescue mission was turned into a recovery mission. The swimmer's body was found and recovered. Our hearts go out to his loved ones. Units have cleared the area and Malibu Canyon Rd is open. pic.twitter.com/kl2vJxYUhM

— LASD Lost Hills Stn. (@LHSLASD) June 8, 2020

The Los Angeles County Fire Department received the report around 2:15 p.m., according to dispatch supervisor Sheryl Flores.

Firefighters discovered the body around 2:50 p.m. The man's name is being withheld until authorities can notify next of kin. His age was not immediately known.

At 7:30 p.m., Malibu Canyon Road was reopened after the body was recovered.

It's unknown why he jumped into the water.