Gary, IN – A 57-year-old Gary man drowned this week at Marquette Park, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
According to a press release from the coroner, officials responded to Marquette Park on Wednesday evening after reports of a possible drowning. The man, identified by family as Joseph Davis of Gary, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7:18 p.m.
An autopsy conducted Thursday at the Lake County Forensic Center in Crown Point determined Davis died from asphyxiation due to drowning. His death has been ruled an accident.
Authorities said the coroner’s office, Gary Police Department, Gary Fire Department and Indiana Department of Natural Resources all responded to the scene at 1 N. Grand Blvd.
The incident marks another reminder of the dangers associated with open water swimming in Lake Michigan, particularly along Indiana’s shoreline, where currents can be unpredictable. Officials urge residents and visitors to exercise caution and follow posted safety advisories when visiting beaches and parks.
No additional details regarding the circumstances of the drowning were immediately released.
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