ST. CLAIR COUNTY – The body of a missing boater has been recovered from Logan Martin Lake, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

ALEA said that at approximately 11:12 a.m. on Monday, June 29, the body of 64-year-old William R. North of Bessemer was recovered from the southern portion of Logan Martin Lake near the location where he had entered the water.

The recovery followed an extensive search involving numerous local and state agencies.

ALEA recognized and thanked the Pell City Police Department, Pell City Fire Department, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln Special Operations Unit, New London Fire Department, Childersburg Rescue Squad, Munford Rescue Squad, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Alexander City Rescue Squad, and ALEA’s Aviation Unit for their assistance during the search and recovery operation.

The incident remains under investigation by ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers.