Mike Wolanin | The Republic A view of the Driftwood River at the public access site near the intersection of County Road 325 South and Lowell Road in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS above acceptable EPA limits were detected in fish in this portion of the river. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made, long lasting chemicals that break down very slowly in the environment that present a health hazard for humans and animals.
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office is continuing an investigation into a body found in shallow water near a bank at the Lowell fishing site at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
No foul play is suspected, said sheriff department spokesman Dane Duke. Bartholomew County Coroner Clayton Nolting said it is being investigated as a possible death by suicide.
The identity of the male who was found is not being released until next of kin has been notified, Nolting said. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, Nolting said.
