U P D A T E 2: Body of missing jet skier recovered

Authorities report the body was in about 25 feet of water and was found Monday a few hours after search operations resumed after being suspended overnight.

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SUNDAY EVENING UPDATE ON THE SEARCH BEING SUSPENDED:

It will resume Monday morning. Meanwhile, the missing man has been identified as Walter Juarez Guardado.

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The search resumed Sunday morning for a man who disappeared Saturday night while jet skiing on Lake Lanier.

Rescue personnel from Hall and Gwinnett counties and the state Department of Natural Resources are involved.

The man’s girlfriend, who was with him at the time of his disappearance, said he jumped from the jet ski in an attempt to swim to shore.  

The area being searched is near Buford.  The man’s name, age and hometown have not been disclosed.