Body of drowning victim recovered two weeks after being swept off St. Joseph pier Fox 17 Archives By: FOX 17 and last updated 2021-04-14 19:28:10-04 ST. JOSEPH, Mich. â Authorities have identified the victim in a drowning incident that took place late last month. The St. Joseph Public Safety Department says one male was swept off the south pier by a large wave at Silver Beach on Sunday, March 28. They say rescue efforts were made but were unsuccessful. Weâre told the body of 27-year-old Dakota Yergeau of St. Joseph was recovered by Michigan State Police today. The public safety department writes, âWe are truly sorry for the familyâs loss and would like to offer the family our deepest and most sincere condolences.â