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One boater rescued, one body found after boaters disappear on Lake Monroe

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Rescuers have found the body of a missing boater in Lake Monroe, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said they received a call about 10 a.m. Tuesday about two men who went out on a boat Monday but never returned.

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Investigators rescued one person who was clinging to an overturned boat.

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A body was found shortly before 1 p.m. about two miles west of the boat, deputies said.

FWC is investigating if weather played a role.

FWC said the man who was rescued is being treated at the hospital and they are waiting to interview him.

No other details were released.

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