Body of missing teen ID'd after being recovered from Lake Michigan near Indiana beach
The body of a missing 13-year-old boy was recovered from Lake Michigan during a multiple-day search near a beach in Michigan City, Indiana.
On Thursday, the LaPorte County Coroner identified the body as 13-year-old Keegan Roberts. His death has been ruled accidental.
His body was recovered on Wednesday from the area where a search had been underway since Monday night. Witnesses reported seeing the teen wearing red shorts enter the water near Washington Park Beach.
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the body was located along the eastern side of the Michigan City Lighthouse Pier in roughly 11 feet of water.
Michigan City police said officers responded to the drowning incident just before 5:40 p.m. on Monday
Police said the child disappeared underwater just south of the lighthouse and did not resurface.
A search was initiated with dive efforts, a fishing boat, drone technology, and a medical helicopter deployed.
The Michigan City Fire Department said three divers suffered minor injuries during the search and are being treated at Franciscan Health. Fire officials said divers encountered "challenging water conditions" before the search was suspended.
Officials said foul play is not suspected.