BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah — The body of a 41-year-old man was recovered Saturday evening following a search and rescue operation at Willard Bay Reservoir.
The Utah Department of Natural Resources said the man from Davis County was on an inflatable raft with another person when they both went overboard around 4:45 p.m.
The body of the man who never resurfaced was found by search team members at approximately 11 p.m. The other person was rescued and taken to the hospital via ambulance in stable condition.
Officials said neither person was wearing a life jacket.
"This is a tragic and unfortunate circumstance," said officials. "The Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division extends condolences to family and friends.
"The incident remains under investigation at this time."
