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Body Recovered at Lake Clementine Believed to Be Missing Boater

Law enforcement awaits a coroner’s report to confirm identity and cause of death following the recovery of remains near the Lower Lake Clementine ramp by search divers.

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Overview

  • Divers from the Placer County Dive Team recovered a body Sunday morning near the Lower Lake Clementine boat ramp after a 75-year-old man went missing Saturday.
  • Deputies had found his boat at the marina and discovered his truck and keys ashore, leading to a drowning hypothesis.
  • Authorities believe the remains match the missing man based on location and circumstances, though formal confirmation is pending.
  • Coroner’s officials will conduct DNA testing and an examination to establish the man’s identity and determine the official cause of death.
  • Lake Clementine is a well-frequented recreation spot where local sheriff’s dive teams regularly handle inland water search and recovery missions.