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Body of Elwood man discovered in White River

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The body of a 37-year-old man was recovered from the White River on Sunday, according to Indiana conservation officers with the Department of Natural Resources.

Authorities believe that Charles Bond of Elwood jumped into the river using a homemade platform and failed to resurface after striking an object in the water.

A local kayaker found the body, which emergency crews later recovered.

The cause of death is pending autopsy results.