E. Ind. man found dead in Whitewater River

RICHMOND, Ind. — Eastern Indiana police said a Richmond man has been found dead in the Whitewater River after apparently falling into the waterway.

The Palladium-Item reports that police found the 40-year-old man’s body Monday night after receiving an emergency call about a man falling into the river behind a residence.

The Richmond Police Department said officers found the man face-down in the water. The man, whose name hasn’t been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Capt. Jim Branum said the man’s death does not appear to be caused by foul play, but the case remains under investigation.