HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources confirmed the body of Xi Zhu, 56, had been located in Lake Lanier.

Zhu was last seen on an inflatable boat on Lake Lanier more than two months ago. He was reported missing on May 29.

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Officials this weekend responded to the lake after a report of a body floating in the water.

Zhu’s body was located around 3 a.m. on Saturday.

Divers from Hall County were able to retrieve the body, which was later identified as Zhu.

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