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flag A 22-year-old man drowned in a rip current while snorkeling in the St. Johns River near Orange City.

flag A 22-year-old Daytona Beach man, Samuel Oche, drowned Saturday while snorkeling in the St. Johns River near French Landing, Orange City. flag Witnesses reported he struggled in the current about 50 feet offshore and disappeared. flag His girlfriend and bystanders attempted a rescue but lost contact due to strong currents. flag Deputies responded at 4:18 p.m., joined by multiple agencies including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Air One. flag Boat sonar detected a possible location, and the Volusia Sheriff’s Office dive team recovered his body around 8 p.m. A rip current warning was in effect at the time. flag The incident is under investigation, with no further details released.

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