ARIZONA NEWS

MCSO recovers body in Mesa lake after man went missing in the water

May 6, 2023, 7:29 PM | Updated: May 7, 2023, 2:56 pm

(Pexels Photo)...

(Pexels Photo)

(Pexels Photo)

PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office dive team recovered a body submerged in a Mesa lake on Saturday, authorities said.

Mesa Fire and Medical Department personnel responded to Dobson Ranch Park before 2 p.m. for a water rescue after witnesses said a man went into the lake to retrieve a basketball and did not come out, authorities said.

Crews conducted an hourslong search on land and in the water for him.

The body was recovered at approximately 5:45 p.m. eight feet deep and over 80 feet away from where the man entered the water, MCSO said in a press release.

An investigation into the cause of death is underway, but it won’t be known until the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner releases its final report, authorities said.

The man was identified on Sunday as 54-year-old Bradley Perry.

He was sitting and watching people play basketball when he saw the ball go into the water, police said.

Witnesses said he struggled to get back to the edge of the lake and went under, police said.

Bradley was unsheltered.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

(MCSO Screenshot)...

KTAR.com

MCSO releases video of deputies fatally shooting man who wielded pellet rifle in Guadalupe

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has released video of deputies fatally shooting a man who was wielding a pellet rifle in Guadalupe last month.

16 hours ago

Bryan Patrick Miller (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Photo)...

KTAR.com

Phoenix man sentenced to death in canal murder cases

The man found guilty of murdering two young women in separate killings 30 years ago near a metro Phoenix canal system was sentenced to death on Wednesday.

16 hours ago

Booking photo of Rebecca Rodriguez, who was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona, in connection with the mu...

KTAR.com

Woman accused of fatally shooting man in west Phoenix last month

A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last month in west Phoenix, authorities said Tuesday.

16 hours ago

(City of Phoenix Photo)...

Danny Shapiro

Phoenix hits 100-mile mark for cool pavement project on city streets

Phoenix has hit the 100-mile mark on applying cool pavement on city streets, about three years after the program started.

16 hours ago

Photo of an Amtrak train. Amtrak has applied for federal funding to bring passenger rail service ba...

Kevin Stone

Amtrak seeks federal funding to bring passenger rail back to Phoenix

Amtrak has applied for federal funding to bring passenger rail service back to Phoenix for the first time since 1996.

16 hours ago

Stock image of a brush fire. A brush fire disrupted traffic on U.S. Highway 93 northwest of metro P...

KTAR.com

Vehicle fire spreads to brush, disrupts traffic on US 93 northwest of metro Phoenix

A brush fire disrupted traffic on U.S. Highway 93 northwest of metro Phoenix on Wednesday morning, authorities said.

16 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

DAY & NIGHT AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND PLUMBING

Here are the biggest tips to keep your AC bill low this summer

PHOENIX — In Arizona during the summer, having a working air conditioning unit is not just a pleasure, but a necessity. No one wants to walk from their sweltering car just to continue to be hot in their home. As the triple digits hit around the Valley and are here to stay, your AC bill […]

...

Desert Institute for Spine Care

Spinal fusion surgery has come a long way, despite misconceptions

As Dr. Justin Field of the Desert Institute for Spine Care explained, “we've come a long way over the last couple of decades.”

(Photo by Michael Matthey/picture alliance via Getty Images)...

Cox Communications

Valley Boys & Girls Club uses esports to help kids make healthy choices

KTAR’s Community Spotlight focuses on the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley and the work to incorporate esports into children's lives.

MCSO recovers body in Mesa lake after man went missing in the water