Authorities recover body of Bronx man who went missing in Housatonic River
Search activities are continuing for a second swimmer.
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Jun 12, 2020, 10:28 PM
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Updated 1,802 days ago
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Authorities on Friday recovered the body of a Bronx man who went missing while swimming in the Housatonic River.
Search activities are continuing for a second swimmer.
Police had said the swimmers are two men in their early 20s from the Bronx. They went missing Wednesday while swimming in the Housatonic River in New Milford.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Authorities resume search for 2 men who went into Housatonic River
The body recovered is a 21-year-old. The swimmer who is still missing is a 24-year-old. Their identities are being withheld until search, rescue or recovery activities are completed, authorities say.
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