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.
South Putnam Eagles look to continue soaring high
Parke County Community Foundation awards funds for Ritz renovations
Greencastle Tiger Cubs look to improve, retain Putnam County Bucket
USDA announces 2026 and 2027 enrollment for key price and revenue safety net programs, first base acre increase in two decades
Indianapolis man struck and killed on I-70 in Putnam County
Gov. Braun continues to deliver on promise to keep local governments whole during gas tax holiday
Putnam County Day of Service seeks volunteers
