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Swimmer believed to have drowned at Calaveras Lake found dead, BCSO says

The 20-year-old was recovered shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, sheriff’s office says

Calaveras Lake pictured on March 3, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to KSAT that the swimmer believed to have drowned at Calaveras Lake on Sunday was found dead.

The sheriff’s office said a 20-year-old man went swimming near a boat dock when he went underwater at around 11 a.m.

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BCSO and San Antonio firefighters responded to the scene to search for the man by boat.

Around 3 p.m. Sunday, BCSO spokeswoman Sandra Pickell and SAFD Public Information Officer Joe Arrington said the search had transitioned into a recovery operation.

The swimmer was recovered shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, BCSO said.

County and state agencies had been involved in the search efforts at the lake.

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