Body of swimmer recovered Saturday from Clinton Lake in Douglas County

The body of a 23-year-old man was recovered around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night at Clinton Lake.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said first responders were called to Bloomington Beach just before 7 p.m. Saturday on reports that a swimmer was struggling in the water.

Deputies said the man was with friends around 5 p.m. when he went missing.

A sheriff’s department spokesperson said the area was recommended closed due to recent flooding.

The victim was later identified as Cesar Cardenas Olivas, 23, of Topeka.

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