Search crews recovered the body of a teenage boy in Flathead Lake Sunday morning, after he reportedly into the water out of a moving boat a day earlier.

A press release issued late Monday afternoon by Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino stated the victim was a 16-year-old from Kalispell. His body was located by a sonar team after multiple unsuccessful searches near the town of Lakeside by rescue boats, a dive team, drones and aircraft, according to Heino.

The boy was reported missing Sunday at about 1 p.m., according to the press release.

"Our thoughts and prayers go to the family during this tragedy," Heino stated. "We thank our professional volunteers who assisted in the search along with special thanks to the Ralston’s who were in the area and provided expert advice during this searc

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