Skip to main content

Update: Macomb County Sheriff Office Dive Team recovers missing swimmer

Press Release
Jennifer Putney

Harrison Township, MI – Today, August 10, 2026, at approximately 11:00AM, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team recovered the body of 23-year-old James “Jak” Kramer of Northville, Michigan, from Lake St. Clair.


Kramer reportedly entered the water in the evening on Saturday, August 8. Witnesses reported that Kramer went underwater and did not resurface. The United State Coast Guard and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division responded to the scene, followed by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division.


The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team was subsequently called in to assist. The Dive Team conducted an extensive search of the area before locating and recovering Kramer’s body today.


Foul play is not suspected.


The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to Kramer’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Department:Sheriff
Type:
Press Release