August 24, 2024  6:20 a.m.

The body of a man who recently drowned at Diamond Lake was recovered on Friday.

Lieutenant Brad O’Dell of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said at approximately 7:45 a.m. 911 dispatchers received information from a member of the public that they had been walking their dog on the west side of the lake when they observed a body in water. O’Dell said Marine Deputies, who were already on their way to continue searching for Chimanbai Patel, responded to the scene. Upon their arrival, deputies recovered the body and confirmed it to be Patel.

The Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and began a death investigation. O’Dell said currently there are no signs of foul play.

Patel’s family was notified of the recovery.

The 37-year-old Bend man drowned on Saturday, August 17th at approximately 5:40 p.m. Patel had been on a pontoon boat with friends when he jumped into the water to swim. Shortly after entering the water, the victim went under and never resurfaced.

O’Dell said DCSO would like to thank the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Diamond Lake Resort, United States Forest Service, Douglas County Search and Rescue and the Douglas County Dive Team, along with all the community members who assisted in the search.