Arizona Man’s Body Recovered From Tempe Town Lake After Overnight Search, Police Investigating What Led to Drowning
TEMPE, ARIZONA — A man’s body was recovered from Tempe Town Lake Monday morning, nearly 12 hours after police say he was reported to have gone underwater, prompting an overnight search that was suspended until daylight due to limited visibility.
Police Say Incident Was Reported Late Sunday Night
According to Tempe police, officers responded at approximately 10:40 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports that a person had entered the lake and went underwater. Emergency crews quickly began searching the area as concerns grew that the individual had not resurfaced.
Officials have not released the man’s identity, and the circumstances surrounding what happened before he entered the water have not been publicly detailed.
Firefighters Searched Overnight Before Pausing Efforts
Firefighters and other emergency responders continued searching through the night, but authorities later suspended the operation until daylight because of limited visibility. Overnight searches on open water can be especially difficult, even with specialized equipment, and officials often rely on improved visibility at sunrise to safely and effectively continue recovery efforts.
Search Resumed Monday Morning on the South Side of the Lake
Search teams resumed operations Monday morning on the south side of Tempe Town Lake, focusing efforts in the area where the man was believed to have gone under. Authorities said the body was located and recovered shortly after 10:30 a.m. Monday.
The recovery occurred hours after search crews returned to the lake, marking the end of a prolonged response that extended from late Sunday night into Monday morning.
Investigation Underway, Identity Not Released
Police said they are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death. His identity has not been released publicly, and officials have not said whether foul play is suspected. Authorities described the case as an active investigation, meaning additional details could be released after the initial findings are reviewed.
The incident was reported in a post shared by Down In The Desert summarizing Tempe police and fire response details.
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