Drowning in New Buffalo late Saturday night

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. -- At approximately 8:30 p.m. on June 28, the New Buffalo City Police responded to the call of a water rescue on N. Whittaker Street Bridge over the Galien River.

Witnesses reported seeing a male jump off of the bridge into the water and could no longer be seen.

Responders swiftly and extensively searched the area, locating a male deceased in the water.

The victim was later identified as Tucker Vaughn, a 20-year-old from Niles Michigan.

The New Buffalo City Police Department released a statement stating:

"The New Buffalo City Police Department would like to thank all the assisting agencies and the bystanders that assisted in this tragic situation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Tucker Vaughn."