Body of diver found near Santa Catalina Island

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AVALON, Calif. - The body of a diver missing for more than a week was found by other divers Sunday off Santa Catalina Island, authorities said.

The body of John Edward Olsen, 44, was found 100 feet underwater in the Casino Dive Park, said Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy Belinda Johnson.

Olsen was reported missing on May 27. He failed to surface with other divers while on a group trip. The cause of death is under investigation, Johnson said.