DETROIT – On Saturday, authorities recovered the body of missing Detroit Fire Department sergeant, Sivad Johnson.
His body was recovered by Detroit Police Department and DFD divers.
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The 26-year veteran of the fire department and native Detroit resident went missing Friday night.
Last night dive teams searched the Detroit River near Belle Isle for Johnson.
According to officials, on Friday around 9 p.m. Johnson’s 10-year-old daughter contacted police and reported that she had lost her father.
Troopers and DNR officers responded to the scene within minutes, officials said.
Johnson, 49, initially went into the Detroit River to save two young girls from drowning.
When those girls were safe, their parents took them home. Afterward Johnson’s daughter realized her father was missing.
It is believed Johnson may have been dragged underwater by a rip current.
In 2017 Johnson was awarded the Detroit Fire Department Medal of Valor.
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An online fundraiser has been created to help the family.
Original report: 49-year-old father missing after going into Detroit River near Belle Isle to rescue 2 young girls
The victim from last nights drowning has been recovered by DPD and DFD divers. Units are clearing the scene now. This is the final update. pic.twitter.com/9g2ssk0and
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) August 22, 2020