Missing swimmer found dead in Pinawa Dam Provincial Park

The search for a swimmer missing since July 2 ended in tragedy on Wednesdaywhen divers recovered the body of the 18-year-old victim.

Pinawa Dam Provincial Park was closed Tuesday as diverssearched for the young man who disappeared while swimming with friends in Lee River.

• Hunt for missing swimmer closes Pinawa Dam Provincial Park

RCMP say his body was foundby theunderwater recovery team at approximately 12:10 pm.

The man had been swimming withfriends in the rapids on the high side of the dam when they lost sight of him, according to RCMP. He wasn't wearing a life-jacket and never resurfaced.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death while the Mounties continue their investigation.