LCSO: Body of missing boater found near Punta Rassa boat ramp
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reported that it has recovered the body of a missing boater.
At 9:50 a.m. today, the LCSO responded to the Punta Rassa boat ramp in reference to a deceased person in the water. The decedent has been identified as John Copham, 46, according to officials.
On Nov. 11, the LCSO responded to the Sanibel Causeway in reference to a man overboard. Due to the nature of the incident, multiple agencies were in the water searching.
Officials reported that the person had not been located as of late Sunday night.
The investigation is ongoing and there appears to be no criminal aspect to the investigation.