Williamson County, IL – A 69-year-old man from Herrin, Illinois was found deceased in Crab Orchard Lake on Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 2:50 p.m. to a report of a body discovered in the water. Law enforcement was assisted at the scene by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Carterville Fire Department, and other emergency responders.
The man was reportedly found near a small aluminum fishing boat that authorities identified as belonging to him. His identity has not been publicly released, pending family notification.
Investigators confirmed the location of the boat in the vicinity where the victim was discovered. The circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been determined, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Williamson County Coroner’s Office is involved in the case, and an autopsy may be scheduled to determine cause of death.
The sheriff’s office extended thanks to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Carterville Fire, and the county coroner for their coordinated response efforts.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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