WALKER, Mich. — The body of a man seen struggling in the Grand River has been found. The body was found west of the Indian Mounds boat launch in the City of Grandville just before 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Kent County Dive Team responded to recover the body. It matched the description of the man from Tuesday's drowning report.
The body was taken to the Kent County Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. The victim's identity will be released after family is notified.
The initial call came in before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 4000 block of Butterworth Street SW near Johnson Park.
According to fire officials, a kayaker saw a person having trouble in the water and then go under. The person was struggling and calling for help, authorities said.
The Kent County Dive Team was assisted by the Walker Police Department's drone team.
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