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Body of man reported missing recovered in Jennings Co.

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – The body of a man reported missing was discovered in the Brush Creek Reservoir in Jennings County Wednesday.

According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, around 8 a.m. conservation officers began performing a search in the area near the Brush Creek Reservoir for a man who was reported missing Tuesday.

Just before 12:30 p.m., the body of 88-year-old George Yeager was discovered.

DNR officials said the body was found in nearly seven and a half feet of water, and 30 feet from the bank.

No foul play was suspected.