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Body of Mississippi Man Recovered From Lake Lewisville After Swimming Accident

Authorities turned over Cleveland Whiteside’s remains to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office following a multiagency search operation.

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Overview

  • Texas Game Wardens, Lewisville Fire Department dive teams and TowBoat U.S. launched a search Saturday evening after 28-year-old Cleveland Whiteside went missing while swimming near a vessel.
  • Dive crews focused operations near Pier 121 Marina as they scoured the lake overnight.
  • On Sunday, divers located and recovered Whiteside’s body from the water.
  • Officials confirmed the deceased as Mississippi resident Cleveland Whiteside and transferred his remains for further examination.
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department extended condolences to Whiteside’s family and friends after the recovery.