Swimmer's body found in Marina del Rey hours after going missing at Dockweiler Beach

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County authorities said hours after an all-out search, a swimmer's body was recovered in Marina del Rey after he was reported missing at Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey overnight.

The swimmer, identified as Henry Hernandez Diaz, was reported missing around 1 a.m. Wednesday at the beach located near Vista del Mar and Sandpiper Street. Fire officials said three friends went for a night swim and only two made it out of the water. They told authorities they hadn’t seen Diaz since going in. 

Diaz had been missing for 15–20 minutes before Los Angeles County lifeguards began their search.  Other lifeguards quickly joined and used two boats in their efforts. 

LA County search and rescue crews were faced with a challenging task as they were searching in dark waters. FOX 11’s ground crew also observed officials on the sand driving up and down the coast. 

The search was temporarily suspended until sunrise and around 8 a.m., officials said Diaz's body was recovered about three miles north in Marina del Rey.