BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old swimmer who disappeared into the surf last week was discovered dead on a Brevard County beach, according to sheriff’s officials.
Deputies said the body of 18-year-old Benjamin Pierre Gilles was recovered from the surf in Melbourne Beach around 7:30 a.m. on Monday.
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Pierre Gilles went missing from the beach in Indialantic near Wavecrest Avenue on Friday. Deputies responded after it was reported the man was in distress while in the surf around 1:30 p.m.
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Crews announced that they suspended the search efforts for the 18-year-old on Saturday after they looked over 106 square miles.
According to a news release, Pierre Gilles’ body was discovered this morning by a person walking on the beach in the 5100 block of A1A.
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