Body Of Chicago Man Recovered In Wisconsin Dells

(CBS/AP) – Authorities have recovered the body of a 21-year-old Chicago man who went under in the Wisconsin river while fishing over the weekend.

Rescuers spent the weekend searching for the unidentified victim. They say the strong river current grabbed the victim and he went under around 7:15 p.m. Saturday.

The incident happened in the Lower Dells, a few hundred yards south of the dam. Authorities say the man was fishing on a rock island area and appeared to get caught in a current as he was swimming back to shore.

Family members and witnesses tried to rescue him but couldn't.

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