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Panther Valley man’s body recovered from Lake Hauto

The body of René Figueroa, 21, Panther Valley, was reportedly found at about 10:15 a.m. today, two days after witnesses say he jumped from a boat into Lake Hauto. Figueroa’s body was found near the Third Beach area of the lake. That area is in Schuylkill County. The lake spans Carbon and Schuylkill counties.

Figueroa was a Panther Valley basketball stand out.

Emergency responders, including dive teams from Lehighton and Ryan Township, and the Rush Township Volunteer Fire Company, searched the lake.

Figueroa’s family, including his cousin, Arasellis Ortiz, Allentown, also searched.

No further information was available at this time but will be released as more becomes available.

COPYRIGHT LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS