Shad Gaspard: Unidentified body found after ex-WWE star goes missing at Venice Beach

Former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard went missing at the weekend and officials now confirm a body has been found but has not yet been identified.

Days after Gaspard went missing in the waters off Venice Beach, a body has been found in the area.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the area near Lifeguard Tower 26 at the beach at 1.46am on Wednesday.

That was after they were contacted by the LAPD, the fire department said.

Gaspard and other swimmers were caught in the strong rip currents Sunday.

The former WWE star’s son, 10, was rescued by lifeguards.

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