Man who dove fully clothed into Lake Erie found dead behind Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Cleveland search crews
Updated: May. 21, 2019 at 5:37 PM EDT
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A body was pulled from Lake Erie’s chilly waters Tuesday evening near Voinovich Park.
Cleveland Police report it was the same man who laid down his wallet and phone on a dock and jumped into the water on Monday afternoon.
On Wednesday, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Douglas S. Price, 56, of Cleveland.
According to witnesses, Price was fully clothed when he jumped in, near Voinovich Park.
A search-and-rescue was triggered Monday evening on the shores beside the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.
Authorities tell 19 News’ Lydia Esparra that sonar was used to help locate the body.
Return to 19 News for updates.
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