Overview

• Joseph Davis, 57, was seen struggling in chest-deep Lake Michigan water Wednesday evening before he disappeared beneath the surface
• Two Good Samaritans pulled Davis from the water but he was pronounced dead at the scene
• Authorities arrived after a 911 call just after 6:15 p.m., with police, fire crews, aviation units and the coroner’s office responding
• Officials initially received reports of a second missing swimmer but later confirmed those claims were inaccurate
• Indiana conservation officers are leading the death investigation and say there is no indication of foul play