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LCSO confirms body of missing swimmer found dead in Caloosahatchee River

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Posted at 4:41 PM, Jun 03, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-03 22:21:57-04

UPDATE 5:50 P.M. - The Lee County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a body has been found along the Caloosahatchee River. There are no signs of foul play. Investigations are still on scene.

ORIGINAL - According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) a call was received right before 4:00 p.m. on Saturday regarding a missing swimmer.

Units from Cape Coral Fire Department, Fort Myers Fire Department, United States Coast Guard, and the FWC are actively assisting in the search. The swimmer went missing in the water near North Shore Park.

This is developing and additional updates will be provided when available.