Body of missing person on Lake Martin recovered

Alea Lake Martin
Source: Montgomery Fire/ Rescue
First responders search for missing person on Lake Martin.

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA Action 8 News) –

Troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division are investigating an apparent drowning on Lake Martin.

ALEA tells Action 8 that troopers responded to Chimney Rock on Lake Martin about the report of a person that was in the water and did not resurface.

Montgomery Fire Rescue says divers helped perform systematic search  operations. After several hours in the water, the missing person was found. The person’s identity has not been released.

Alea Missing Person
ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division, Montgomery Fire/ Rescue, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, Delta Division Dive Team, ALEA, Montgomery EMA, and Elmore EMA all helped in the efforts.

Action 8 will keep you updated, as soon as we learn more.

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