Body found at bottom of Lake Como

     (Image: Monmouth County Sheriff's Office via Twitter)

    (Image: Monmouth County Sheriff's Office via Twitter)

    Authorities recovered a body from the lake in Lake Como today, according to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. 

    The Belmar Water Rescue team discovered the deceased body of a man, believe to be between 20 and 30 years old, from the center of the lake, APP.com reported. 

    The man, who was reported missing this morning, was seen entering the lake after leaving clothes on land, according to the the report. 

    Rescuers found the body at the bottom of the lake at a depth of about 3 feet, NJ.com reported. 

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    The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating. 

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