Mount Vernon Snapshot: Body Recovered

A search for a 16-year-old swimmer in the waters of Little Hunting Creek, that began shortly after 8:30 p.m. Aug 26, ended in the recovery of his body shortly after 1 p.m., Aug. 27. Vladimir Antonio Perez Flores, of the Alexandria-area of Fairfax County, was fishing with friends on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Sometime around 8.p.m., Vladimir was swimming when he experienced distress and disappeared beneath the surface. Witnesses called 911 immediately and directed police, fire and rescue units to the location upon their arrival.