Missing Sailor’s Body Found in Lake Michigan

Authorities have identified a body found in Lake Michigan Saturday as that of sailor Jon Santarelli, who went missing last week during a race.

Santarelli's body was recovered approximately six miles off shore, according to police.

The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed Santarelli's identity on Saturday evening.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Santarelli family, and his sailing community," the Chicago Yacht Club said in a statement.

It has been one week since Santarelli was swept off a racing boat by a large wave during the Race to Mackinac near Navy Pier. A massive search followed, but rescuers were unable to locate him.

According to the Chicago Yacht Club, Santarelli was wearing a self-inflating life jacket when he went overboard, but it did not inflate on its own.

"Now that Jon has been recovered, a full investigation can take place including an analysis of the Personal Flotation Device he was wearing at the time of the incident," the club said Saturday.