UPDATE:

CBS NEWS reports that a person drowned in the Marine Creek Reservoir this morning.

The drowning took place near the location of the 2024 CrossFit Games.

CBS News Texas chopper was over the reservoir, which showed first responders pulling a body out of the water and putting it in a bodybag.

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Lazar Đukić, a prominent CrossFit athlete, went missing during the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, Texas. He was last seen approximately 100 meters from the finish line during the swim portion of the event on Thursday morning.

Event 1, a grueling combination of a 3.5-mile run followed by an 800-meter swim, saw athletes exiting the water and jogging up a ramp to the finish line.

As the dust settled, it became apparent that Đukić had not emerged from the water. The live stream showed him at around 38:02, nearing the end of the swim.

Panic ensued when Đukić failed to appear, leading to immediate action by the event organizers.

The team event, which was set to begin at 8 a.m. local time, was canceled, and spectators were asked to vacate the premises to facilitate search and rescue operations.

Police and search and rescue teams quickly arrived on site to begin a thorough search of the area.

Search efforts are ongoing, with local authorities and emergency services fully mobilized to locate the missing athlete. The search includes divers, boats, and aerial surveillance to cover every possible area where Đukić might be.

Lazar Đukić is a well-respected figure in the CrossFit community, known for his competitive spirit and numerous achievements.

His disappearance has sent shockwaves through the community, with fellow athletes and fans expressing their concern and hope for his safe return on social media.

“We are doing everything we can to find Lazar,” said one of the event organizers. “Our thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time.”

As this is a developing story, updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The priority remains on finding Đukić and ensuring the safety of all participants.

Stay tuned for further updates on this critical situation.

The event is the first of the Games, with the team event scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. local time canceled as police and search and rescue teams look for Lazar Đukić. All spectators have been asked to leave the grounds while the search continues.

The event was being livestreamed and captured the last moment Lazar was seen before he failed to finish the event.

Lazar Đukić, a seasoned CrossFit athlete from Serbia, has competed in the CrossFit Games for several years. He is currently ranked 88th worldwide in the male category, 33rd in Europe, and 3rd in Serbia.