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Missing swimmer’s body found on Melbourne Beach, deputies say

Benjamin Pierre Gilles’ body was discovered Monday morning by a person walking on the beach

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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.

The body of 18-year-old Benjamin Pierre Gilles was recovered from the surf in Melbourne Beach. (Brevard County Sheriff's Office)

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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