Boater found dead after jumping into Lake Minneola ID’d

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – The body of a missing boater was discovered Monday evening after a man jumped into Lake Minneola to swim, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Florida wildlife officials on Thursday identified the man as David Arenas, 63, of Clermont.

Lake County deputies told News 6 that authorities were called to Waterfront Park in downtown Clermont after two people jumped off a boat to swim and only one of them resurfaced.

The FWC, Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Clermont Police Department then conducted search and rescue operations in the area and Arenas’ body was later discovered, officials said.

“The FWC would like to extend our condolences to his family during this difficult time,” the FWC announced after the discovery. “This will continue to be an active investigation.”

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