Search and rescue divers on Wednesday afternoon found the body of a man who drowned near Paradise Point State Park on Tuesday, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
After rescue swimmers were unable to find a reported swimmer in distress Tuesday evening, searchers working into Wednesday recovered the body of Michael C. Keith, 41, of La Center around 4:20 p.m.
Police and fire crews first responded to the park early afternoon Tuesday after bystanders reported seeing a man struggling in the river near the park, yelling for help.
The sheriff’s office said one witness called 911, and the other attempted to paddle out in a kayak to help the man, but he went under before the kayaker got close.
