The body of a teenager who went missing while swimming with friends at Candlewood Lake on Memorial Day has been recovered.  Dive teams recovered the body of 17-year-old Joshua DaSilva of New Milford at about noon Wednesday.  

Police say the boy was with friends on Monday when he went missing in an area known as Dike Point Park where the water is 20 to 30 feet deep.  A boater in the area at the time says the teen's friends say he had some sort of panic attack or anxiety attack before going under. 

He was a student at Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury.  Henry Abbott made support available for students yesterday and says the crisis team paid specific attention to the school’s trade area of the missing student.  The crisis team will continue to be available throughout the week. 

New Milford High School officials say guidance staff have also been available all week to help and speak with students who grew up with the teen.

New Milford Police thanked several organizations for their support and assistance:

Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue
Water Witch Hose Company Number Two
Connecticut State Police
Brookfield Police Department
Connecticut Environmental Police
The New Milford Community Ambulance
Water Witch Hose Danbury
Resources In Search And Rescue
The Owners and Staff of Gerard's Water's Edge Marina
Faith Church
Community members