West Chester, OH – A tragic discovery was made Saturday morning as authorities recovered the body of a missing adult male from the lake at VOA MetroPark, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Services (ERS).
The recovery took place on January 19, 2026, after the ERS and Task Force 1 Dive Team were called to assist West Chester Police and Fire in the search. Officials said sonar technology helped locate the individual near the docks. A diver then entered the water to recover the victim under the direction of ERS sonar operators.
Agencies assisting in the operation included West Chester Police and Fire, Liberty Township Fire, Fairfield Township Fire, and Butler County MetroParks.
The Butler County Coroner’s Office has taken custody of the individual, and the West Chester Police Department is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Authorities have not yet released the man’s identity pending family notification.
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