UPDATE: Crews find body of teenage jet skier in Lake Down
Teen’s friend was rushed to Health Central in Ocoee
Jon Jankowski, Digital journalist
WINDERMERE, Fla. – Crews have found the body of a teenager who fell off a jet ski Thursday night in Lake Down in Windermere, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
The marine unit of the sheriff’s office found the boy’s body around 2:53 p.m. on Friday.
Deputies said no foul play is suspected.
The 17-year-old boy and his friend were on a jet ski around 8:30 p.m. Thursday when they both fell off, according to deputies.
The friend was rescued, but the teen never resurfaced, according to investigators.
The teen’s friend was taken to Health Central in Ocoee.
Their names have not been released.
Check back for updates.
Search teams are still looking for a 17-year-old boy who fell off a Jet Ski in Lake Down last night. Orange County Deputies say he was riding with a friend at the lake in Windermere when he fell off and never resurfaced. I’ll tell you more about what happened live at 6 & 6:30. pic.twitter.com/cAMAzBXIRv
