The body of an adult male has been found in the Ogeechee River.
A search began for the swimmer about 5:30 p.m. Sunday following a report of man not surfacing after jumping into the river from Steel Bridge on Ga. 119.
The body was recovered about 7 p.m. by the Department of Natural Resources, Effingham County Sheriff’s Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor said.
The body was found near the Bulloch and Effingham County line.
The investigation will be handled by the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Effingham County.
Identification is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.