Body found after search for owner of abandoned boat on Ohio River

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – DNR officers have confirmed to Eyewitness News that a body has been found near the Dogtown Boat Ramp after an empty boat was discovered floating on the Ohio River.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office say a boat was located floating down the Ohio River on Wednesday. Inside the boat, officials say they found a wallet and a phone. Family members told authorities they have not heard from the owner of the boat.

Eyewitness News will update this story as more information is made available…

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