CULVER, Ind. – Indiana Conservation Officers said they have located the body of a 28-year-old male who drowned in Lake Maxinkuckee. The subject was last seen swimming at the Culver Public Beach.

The body of Jose Cruz Lizcano-Fernandez of Logansport was located in approximately 15 feet outside of the swim area at the beach in about 5 feet of water.

Indiana Conservation Officers say Lizcano-Fernandez was missing for about 4 to 5 hours on Friday before family members noticed he was gone. When they began searching for him, they located his shoes at the water’s edge and notified police just before 9 p.m. Divers were able to locate the body with sonar equipment in about 30 minutes.

An investigation into the cause of the incident and an autopsy will be performed as directed by the Marshall County Coroner.

Conservation Officers stress the importance of swimming with a buddy and wearing a life jacket and urge citizens to use caution when recreating around the water during the holiday weekend.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Culver Police/Fire/EMS, and other local agencies assisted in the search.