Body of Missing Boater Recovered in Heartbreaking Lake Lanier Search

After an intense day-and-a-half of searching personnel have recovered the body of -year-old Ramon Diaz Soria who disappeared while swimming near Vanns Tavern Park on Lake Lanier Saturday evening Body of Missing Boater Recovered in Heartbreaking Lake Lanier Search Diaz Soria had jumped off a boat wearing a life jacket though fellow passengers later announced it was not properly secured Right away after he entered the water he submerged and failed to resurfacing prompting a high-stakes search Rescue teams including divers from the Georgia Department of Natural Materials and local fire departments suspended efforts at nightfall but without delay resumed Sunday morning They deployed advanced SONAR equipment to scan the deeper channels of the cove Around p m Sunday tournament wardens located Diaz Soria s body in approximately feet of water Divers then recovered him and turned the remains over to the coroner for identification and further probe Diaz Soria an Atlanta resident was reportedly on the lake with friends His family and close ones gathered during the search holding onto hope they d find him alive At this time representatives have not ruled out any possibility but authenticated no signs of foul play The DNR emphasized the importance of properly fastening life jackets and staying vigilant when swimmers enter deeper waters Why This Matters Unsecured life jackets can still fail Diaz Soria s tragedy highlights the necessity of correctly wearing buoyancy aids Sonar machinery proved vital The use of modern search equipment made the difference during the recovery Family awareness Loved ones were present throughout underscoring the emotional toll of such incidents and the importance of preventative safety