Body Of Missing Teen Swimmer Recovered From Winchester Lake

WINCHESTER, MA — A teen's body was recovered in Upper Mystic Lake by Shannon Beach in Winchester on Saturday night, according to a statement from state police. The victim was identified as Luis Tejeda, 17, of Lynn, Boston.com reported.

A preliminary investigation found that Tejeda was swimming with a group about 100 yards offshore outside the swim zone. At some point, the other swimmers realized Tejeda was no longer at the surface.

Stoneham firefighters found his body in about 6 feet of water near the place he was last seen, according to police.

The investigation into Tejeda's death is ongoing and is being led by the State Police Detective Unit for Middlesex County.