Body of Missing Man Recovered from VOA MetroPark Lake

The person's identity has not been released at this time.

Photo by the Butler County Sheriff's Office.

(West Chester, Oh.) - On Monday, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Services (ERS) and the Task Force 1 Dive Team responded to VOA MetroPark to assist West Chester Police and Fire regarding a missing person.

The search concluded with the recovery of an adult male from the lake.

Utilizing 360 sonar technology, team members were able to quickly locate the subject near the docks. A Task Force 1 diver entered the water and successfully recovered the individual with guidance from ERS sonar operators.

The West Chester Police Department is handling the investigation in coordination with the Butler County Coroner's Office.

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