SHREWSBURY, Mass. — The body of a missing individual was recovered from Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury Monday morning, according to authorities.
Officers were called to the area of Sunset Beach just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday after a 911 caller reported that a man was possibly drowning in the lake, according to the Shrewsbury Police Department.
The search for the individual was resumed at 8 a.m. and the individual was recovered using sonar technology around 11 a.m.
Members from Worcester Fire Dive Team, Fire District 14 Dive Team, Environmental Police, and Mass Sate Police all worked in the effort to locate the individual, according to Shrewsbury Fire Chief Seth Colby.
More information on the incident is expected to be released by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.
“We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones of the victim of this tragedy. The Shrewsbury Police Department takes the safety of everyone who enjoys Lake Quinsigamond very seriously,” said Shrewsbury police.
“Our thoughts are with the individual and their loved ones, and we remain committed to doing everything we can to promote water safety and protect those who live, work, and recreate on the lake.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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