Des Moines police identify man found dead at Easter Lake

Des Moines police have identified a man found dead in the waters of Easter Lake this week.Previous video above: Emergency crews recover adult male’s body from Des Moines lakeAccording to Polk County Conservation, park staff were alerted by several park visitors around 1:30 p.m. Thursday that they believed they had found a body in the lake’s swimming area. A park ranger responded and interviewed witnesses before closing the beach area and contacting Des Moines police.Police say patrol officers, with help from the Des Moines Fire Department, recovered the body of a deceased adult male from the water.The man was identified as Abwe Etabo, 29. Des Moines police say their investigation is ongoing.» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI

DES MOINES, Iowa —

Des Moines police have identified a man found dead in the waters of Easter Lake this week.

Previous video above: Emergency crews recover body of adult man from Des Moines Lake

According to Polk County Conservation, park staff were alerted by several park visitors around 1:30 p.m. Thursday that they had found a body in the lake’s swimming area. A park ranger responded and interviewed witnesses before closing off the beach area and contacting Des Moines police.

According to police, patrol officers with assistance from the Des Moines Fire Department recovered the body of a deceased adult man from the water.

The man was identified as 29-year-old Abwe Etabo.