The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating a deadly boating incident in St. Tammany Parish.
The body of John Lintner, 48, was recovered from Lake Pontchartrain around 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
His body was turned over to the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office.
According to the passenger in the 37-foot vessel, Lintner jumped from the boat into the water around 4 p.m. near the mouth of the Tchefuncte River.
Once in the water, the passenger said Lintner surfaced one more time before going back under without resurfacing again.
The passenger then called 911 for help.
The investigation is ongoing.
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