According to Parke County Sheriff Jason Frazier, a Michigan man drowned at Turkey Run State Park Saturday.
Officers received a call shortly after 7:30 pm of a possible drowning near the suspension bridge, at Turkey Run State Park. Almost an hour later, the body of a 56 year old male from Grand Rapids, Michigan was recovered and he was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Parke County Coroner. The victim's name was not readily available.
Assisting at the scene were Parke County Deputies, Indiana Conservation, Bellmore Fire Department, Marshall Fire Department, Montezuma Fire Department and Bloomingdale Fire Department.
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