BODY RECOVERED FROM LAKE

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Avon Lake – Lieutenant Duane Streator of the Avon Lake Police Department confirmed that rescuers recovered the body of a man that they had been searching for since just before 4 p.m. Thursday.

“We received a call of a male in the lake that had gone underwater and had not resurfaced behind the power plant near Miller Road Park. Avon Lake Police & Fire Department personnel responded to the area along with the Coast Guard. It was reported that the male was fishing along with others in the area of the discharge channel of the power plant. The male was standing in approximately 4 feet of water and walked towards the rocks on the north side of the channel. As he proceeded he apparently lost his footing and went underwater. Witnesses indicated he was struggling and several tried to assist, but were unable to locate him. Witnesses described a strong current in the area of the discharge channel.”

Streator identified the victim as 62 year old David C. Morrow of East Cleveland.

Streator said that rescue personnel and divers from Avon Lake Police, Avon Lake Fire and Avon Police entered the water attempting to locate the Morrow. Approximately two hours later rescue personnel located him underwater near the break wall a short distance from where he was last seen. Rescue personnel determined that based upon his condition and time submerged he was not able to be revived.

Morrow was brought to shore and then transported to the Lorain County Coroners Office.


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