The body of a Los Angeles firefighter who went missing while off duty last year was found by divers Friday off the coast of Long Beach.
A 29-year-old firefighter named Connor J. Lees disappeared on December 4 while free diving with his friends near Long Beach, according to a report from FOX 11 LA.
The Long Beach Police Department told Fox News Digital personnel were participating in dive training when they found Lees’ body in the water.
The LAFD announced Saturday Lees’ body was recovered “from the waters off Long Beach.”
The LA County Medical Examiner lists Lees’ place of death as Ocean Pier but has not yet released the cause.
The Los Angeles Fire Department expressed their solidarity with Connor J. Lees’ family, friends, and coworkers, stating, “We stand united in grief alongside FF Lee’s family, friends & colleagues,” in a social media post. They also offered their heartfelt sympathies to all those who were close to him.
The department shared a photo of artwork depicting Lees next to a fire truck along with the announcement.
Former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said in December that Lees worked for the department for six years, according to FOX 11.
The LAFD told Fox News Digital that since Lees died while off duty, his family would be making funeral arrangements.
