ROOSEVELT, Arizona (KVOA) – U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Cory Wade was found dead in Lake Roosevelt after days of search and rescue operations.

Wade was an Airman and para-rescuer with the 48th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona.

Wade was initially reported missing to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office around 2:00 p.m. on June 14. He was reportedly preparing for training on Lake Roosevelt.

355th Wing Commander Col. Scott Mills said he was “sad to confirm the death of Sergeant Cory Wade, whose body was found following an exhaustive search on Lake Roosevelt.”

“Sergeant Wade was an exemplary airman and consummate professional during his time with the 48th Rescue Squadron, and he will be greatly missed. In this difficult time, I Our thoughts are with Sergeant Wade’s family, friends and teammates, and the leadership of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base stands by: “As we navigate this tragedy together, Please provide comfort and support to our community. ”

Details regarding Wade’s death are currently under investigation.

GCSD Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd would like to thank the Tonto Lim Search and Rescue, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Air Force, Navy, Border Patrol and Forest Service for their assistance.