Hamilton Police Service have recovered the body of former NHL goaltender Ray Emery, 35. Emery disappeared while swimming early this morning with friends.

On July 15, 2018, shortly after 6:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of a possible drowning near Leander Boat Club. With the assistance of the Niagara Regional Police dive unit, the swimmer was recovered at 2:50 p.m. near the location where he was last seen. Emery's family has been notified and his cause of death will be confirmed pending a post-mortem.

Hamilton Police would like to thank Niagara Regional Police and Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit for their assistance during the search.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, is asked to contact Hamilton Police Service at 905-546-3821. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at [ http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com ]http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com