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Body Found in Perry County Lake

Authorities closed a Perry County road after a body was found in Saddle Lake, Monday, May 25, 2026
Perry County Sheriff's Office
Authorities closed a Perry County road after a body was found in Saddle Lake, Monday, May 25, 2026

A man's body was discovered in Saddle Lake near Cannelton, IN, on Memorial Day

Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in a Perry County lake. WNIN’s John Gibson reports:

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says fishermen found the man’s body near a boat ramp in Saddle Lake Monday morning.

The man’s car was reportedly found parked nearby.

There’s no word yet on the victim’s identity.

Multiple agencies are investigating but it’s not clear if foul play was involved.

After the discovery, the sheriff’s office said there was no threat to the public.