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Body found in Tempe Town Lake

The world’s largest hydraulically-operated steel gate dam system protects the community from flooding and makes it possible to build homes and offices and host events

The world’s largest hydraulically-operated steel gate dam system protects the community from flooding and makes it possible to build homes and offices and host events

Special to the Independent/Arianna Grainey

Tempe Police say that an adult male body was found around 10:30 a.m. this morning and has not been identified.

Police were notified about a man swimming in the lake around 10 p.m. Sunday night. Both the Tempe Fire and Police searched but were unsuccessful in the dark.

The body was recovered by authorities on Monday morning.

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Body found in Tempe Town Lake

The world’s largest hydraulically-operated steel gate dam system protects the community from flooding and makes it possible to build homes and offices and host events

Special to the Independent/Arianna Grainey

The world’s largest hydraulically-operated steel gate dam system protects the community from flooding and makes it possible to build homes and offices and host events

Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 12:55 pm

Tempe Police say that an adult male body was found around 10:30 a.m. this morning and has not been identified.

Police were notified about a man swimming in the lake around 10 p.m. Sunday night. Both the Tempe Fire and Police searched but were unsuccessful in the dark.

The body was recovered by authorities on Monday morning.

The individual has not been identified, but anyone with more information is encouraged to contact Tempe Police.

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