Cobb Police said Tuesday that a man who jumped into Noonday Creek over the Memorial Day holiday weekend has been found dead.
Sgt. Eric Smith said the body of Otoniel Cruz, 31, of Woodstock, was discovered Monday morning after an extensive search by police, Cobb Fire and the Cobb Sheriff’s Office.
Smith said that Cruz “jumped into the creek and attempted to swim across” and was reported missing.
Officers first responded at Noonday Creek (550 Shallowford Road) shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday.
That’s as heavy rains continued to pour down over Cobb and north Georgia, prompting flash flooding conditions.
Rescue crews used thermal imaging equipment, drones and other resources to search for Cruz, according to police, who said that the victim was “swept away by the current and failed to resurface.”
Smith said that an investigation is continuing and Cruz’ next of kin has been notified.
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