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Missing Seymour man found deceased near Muscatatuck River

He was reported missing earlier in the week

       Law Enforcement

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after the body of Harold L. Wilson, 89, of Seymour was discovered by fishermen outside of Little York in Washington County yesterday.   

The fishermen saw Wilson’s body along a small tributary adjoining the Muscatatuck River, and Wilson’s car was found a short distance away, near State Road 39.  

Indiana State Police divers recovered Wilson’s body shortly before 6 p.m. Wilson was the subject of a Silver Alert issued by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department on April 19. An autopsy is scheduled for later today to determine cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time. 

Other assisting agencies at the scene included the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Washington County EMS, and the Gibson Township Fire Department.

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