The body of a missing 19-year-old, last seen jumping in the water at Palisades State Park near Garretson, SD, was recovered Sunday morning, Minnehaha County Emergency Management said.
The man is an international student. His family is being notified, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Rescue crews were called to the scene shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday. They were told by friends of the 19-year-old that he went in the water near the lower picnic area and never resurfaced.
After about 90 minutes of searching, Minnehaha County Sheriff officials said the efforts switched from rescue to recovery.
The search was suspended overnight, and resumed Sunday evening.
Several local first-responders appear to have left the scene. Still waiting for an update. #KELONews pic.twitter.com/XPwT9aegaP — Calah Kelley (@KELOCalah) April 23, 2017
Back at Palisades State Park. Crews still on scene. Hoping to learn more from officials. #KELONews pic.twitter.com/8Ni9LK8gqd — Calah Kelley (@KELOCalah) April 23, 2017
Palisades State Park officials asking everyone to leave. Local first responders and divers on scene. #kelonews pic.twitter.com/2Wfl7Tdbn9 — Calah Kelley (@KELOCalah) April 22, 2017
This is a developing story.
