The body of a child who reportedly went missing near a dock on Lake Erie in Cleveland Saturday evening was recovered from the water, officials said Sunday afternoon.
According to a Cleveland Division of Fire spokesperson, the boy’s body was recovered by members of the Cleveland Metroparks Dive Team. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is assisting with the transportation of the body.
On Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed to 3News Sunday morning that the response had shifted to a recovery mission. The Coast Guard left the scene Sunday morning and turned the search over to Cleveland authorities.
Per the Cleveland fire department, crews responded Saturday night to a report of a child in the water at a marina located at 5555 N. Marginal Rd., which prompted a fire boat to scan the area and make multiple passes.
Two divers were also deployed. A Cleveland police helicopter, boat and drone units were on scene assisting in the search, along with other local public safety departments, according to the Cleveland Division of Police.
The search operation was called off Saturday night and crews resumed the search Sunday morning, the Cleveland Fire Department said.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as they become available.