The body of a missing Warner Robins man was recovered Sunday morning during a search for a possible drowning victim at Lake Tobesofkee, news station WMAZ reported.
Samuel Williams’ body was found about 9:40 a.m. Sunday, WMAZ reported, citing Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones.
Jones said Williams, 32, was reported missing about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, according to WMAZ.
Witnesses said Williams and his family were in the swimming area, WMAZ reported, when he was floating on a tube and he fell off, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Williams did not know how to swim, according to Bibb County officials, and people were not able to help him before he went under, WMAZ reported.
Crews suspended the search Saturday night but resumed Sunday morning, WMAZ said, citing Clay Williams of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Claystone Park is closed Sunday, WMAZ reported, citing Chris Floore, a spokesperson for Macon-Bibb County.
On Saturday, WGXA reported officials with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department responded to a potential drowning call at the lake about 5:30 p.m.
Jones told 13WMAZ a man was reported missing around that time.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies and game wardens also were at the scene Saturday.
Rich Barak of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution contributed to this report.
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