Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the body of Carson Hughes, 18, of Osgood from Versailles Lake.
At 6:50 p.m., conservation officer divers, utilizing sonar, recovered Hughes in six feet of water.
Hughes was pronounced dead on scene by the Ripley County Coroner and an exact cause of death is pending autopsy results.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday, Ripley County dispatch received a report of a missing adult male at Versailles Lake within Versailles State Park.
Hughes vehicle was located unlocked with the keys still inside near the boat ramp and his kayak located on the water nearby. An initial search for Hughes was conducted on land and water near where his vehicle was located utilizing thermal and side-scan sonar technologies.
Over 150 volunteers at Versailles State Park assisted in the search.
Jac-Cen-Del High School opened its doors Friday night for members of the community who wished to join a vigil praying for Hughes' safe return.
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