The body of a 23-year-old man was recovered yesterday from waters off Malaekahana State Recreation Park in La'ie.

City Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced the man dead at 4 p.m., according to department spokesman Bryan Cheplic.

Fire, Ocean Safety and Navy units had been searching for the missing swimmer since about 12:20 p.m.

Fire Department spokesman Capt. Terry Seelig said the man was with a group swimming to Moku'auia (Goat Island) at about 9 a.m. when he decided to turn back.

An autopsy will be performed to determine cause and manner of death.