Body of airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake, Kirtland Air Force Base says
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ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The body of an airman assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base was recovered from Elephant Butte Lake just before 1 p.m. Monday.

The airman went missing Saturday night at the lake. At this time, KAFB is withholding the name of the deceased until after next of kin notification has been made.

Multiple agencies participated in the search and recovery efforts, including New Mexico State Park Rangers, Elephant Butte Fire Department, New Mexico Department of Fish and Game, New Mexico State Police, Texas Department of Public Safety Divers and the Combat Search and Rescue Team from the 306th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.

The incident remains under investigation.

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