Missing man in Monroe Lake found dead

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — A Springville man was found dead after he went missing in the water at Monroe Lake, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Divers found the body of Dwight Fry, 64, around 5 p.m. Friday afternoon near the area he was last seen Thursday.

Responders were dispatched to the lake Thursday at 5:42 p.m. for two people struggling in the water.

According to the DNR, one if the individuals was rescued from the water by a passing boater. Fry, from Springville, was missing in the water.

A search was immediately initiated using sonar, boats and divers from multiple agencies.

Investigators revealed that before Fry went missing in the water, he was attempting to help his wife who began struggling in the water.

The search was suspended Thursday evening due to the darkness and resumed Friday morning, according to DNR.

An exact cause of death is pending autopsy results.