By Associated Press - Wednesday, July 24, 2019

LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) - A western Michigan sheriff says the body of a teenager has been recovered from Lake Michigan near Ludington.

Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole says a diver recovered the body of 18-year-old Daniel McCarthy about 300 yards from shore in water 18 feet deep Tuesday night.

McCarthy had last been seen struggling in the water around 3 p.m. Monday.



The sheriff’s office says an autopsy will be performed.

Baldwin Community Schools is making counselors available to students.

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