Body recovered after swimmer disappears in Noonday Creek in Cobb County
Body found at Noonday Creek in Cobb
On May 24th, Cobb County officers responded to Noonday Creek after receiving reports of an individual entering the creek and failing to resurface. Officers say the body has been recovered.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A person who disappeared in Noonday Creek over Memorial Day weekend has been found dead following an extensive search effort, according to Cobb County authorities.
What we know:
Police said officers responded to the creek just before 10 p.m. May 24 after receiving reports that someone had entered the water and failed to resurface.
Investigators learned the individual, later identified by authorities as 31-year-old Otoniel Cruz, had been spending time at the park with family and friends before the incident happened.
According to police, recent storms have caused water levels in the creek to rise significantly, creating dangerous and fast-moving currents.
Authorities said investigators determined Cruz entered the creek and attempted to swim across before disappearing underwater.
Cobb County Fire personnel, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and Cobb police launched a large-scale search using boats, drones and thermal imaging equipment.
What we don't know:
Officials said the individual's body was located Monday.
The investigation remains ongoing.