UPDATE: Body of missing paddle boarder found in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Orange County have found the body of a missing paddle boarder who fell into Lake Barton early Saturday.

The marine unit found Joshua Jeun’s body around at 5 p.m. Sunday.

He and his friends were paddle boarding at around 2:30 a.m. on the lake near Orlando Executive Airport.

Investigators said foul play is not suspected in his death.

Original Report:

Orange County sheriff deputies and Orange County Fire Rescue are searching for a missing paddle boarder, who went missing in Lake Barton.

Deputies responded to the 5300 block of Brosche Road around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

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The paddle boarder’s friends told deputies they were out on lake with the board when the 39-year-old male fell in the water and never resurfaced.

According to deputies, the paddle boarder’s friends searched for an hour and a half before calling 911.

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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office helicopter as well as the Marine Unit are assisting in the search, deputies said.

The investigation is ongoing.

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