Body of 28-year-old man recovered at Lewisville Lake, officials say
The body of a 28-year-old man was recovered from Lewisville Lake Sunday, after he went underwater and did not resurface Saturday, officials said.
The initial 911 call reporting a possible drowning was received around 7:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the city of Lewisville. Officials said the man, Cleveland Whiteside, originally of Mississippi, reportedly went under near Pier 121 Marina.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said Whiteside was "reportedly swimming near a vessel when he went underwater and did not resurface."
The Lewisville Fire Department's dive team and Texas Game Wardens responded to the scene. Divers focused on a specific location in the lake, while a rescue boat remained active in the area. But the search was suspended Saturday night.
Just after noon, Martucci confirmed the man's body had been recovered.
TPWD said game wardens found Whiteside with the help of Towboat U.S. and divers with the Lewisville Fire Department.