A teen’s body was found days after a canoe capsized in a lake, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. This incident was reported in the 5500 block of Lake Jessamine Lane around 1 p.m. on Monday. Deputies identified the teen as 17-year-old Eduardo Duarte.Four teens were in the canoe when it tipped over, but only three of them were rescued. OCSO and Orange County Fire Rescue crews were seen searching the lake for hours, including late into the night and into Tuesday morning.Officials announced on Wednesday that the teen was found dead.The OCSO was told that the canoe took on water due to the weather conditions, causing it to capsize.Deputies said this is still an open case until detectives receive the final autopsy results. At this time, detectives believe this was an accidental drowning.>> This is a developing story and will be updated as details are released.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. —
A teen’s body was found days after a canoe capsized in a lake, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
This incident was reported in the 5500 block of Lake Jessamine Lane around 1 p.m. on Monday.
Deputies identified the teen as 17-year-old Eduardo Duarte.
Four teens were in the canoe when it tipped over, but only three of them were rescued.
OCSO and Orange County Fire Rescue crews were seen searching the lake for hours, including late into the night and into Tuesday morning.
Officials announced on Wednesday that the teen was found dead.
The OCSO was told that the canoe took on water due to the weather conditions, causing it to capsize.
Deputies said this is still an open case until detectives receive the final autopsy results. At this time, detectives believe this was an accidental drowning.
>> This is a developing story and will be updated as details are released.