LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — The physique of a lacking diver, an off-duty Los Angeles firefighter, was recovered from the waters off Lengthy Seashore virtually 4 months after he was initially reported lacking, the fireplace division introduced Saturday.
The physique of 29-year-old Firefighter Connor J. Lees was recovered Friday by the Lengthy Seashore Police Division, in line with an announcement from the Los Angeles Fireplace Division, which expressed its “profound disappointment.”
“Firefighter Lees, 29, was a devoted member of the Los Angeles Metropolis Fireplace Division for six years, serving with distinction at Fireplace Station 94 B Platoon within the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw neighborhood,” LAFD stated in a put up on Instagram.
Lees went lacking on Dec. 4, 2024 whereas he and three different buddies went out on a ship lobster fishing close to the Lengthy Seashore port space. Three went into the water for about 45 minutes however solely two returned to the boat.
Lengthy Seashore first responders have been known as round 9:45 p.m. to assist seek for the lacking diver. He was final seen within the space close to Pier J and 1600 S. Harbor Scenic Method.
After at the least 19 hours of trying to find Lees, authorities presumed him lifeless.
His physique was recovered on March 28, virtually 4 months since his preliminary disappearance.
Metropolis Information Service contributed to this report.
Copyright © 2025 KABC Tv, LLC. All rights reserved.
