Dive teams recover body of 56-year-old man from Lake Yosemite

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced County dive teams recovered the body of a man who jumped from a pier into Lake Yosemite near UC Merced Sunday evening.

Deputies said the 56-year-old man did not resurface from the water, and family members immediately called 911. His name has not been released.
[Ads /]
The water is approximately 12 feet deep near the pier, officials said.

Deputies say the 56-year-old man did not resurface from the water. Dive teams have arrived at the scene to begin the search. (Esther Arroyo)

[Ads /]
This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates.

Report a correction or typo