UPDATE: Springville Indiana Man Found Following Search of Monroe Lake

Recovered in nearly 30 feet of water

     Law Enforcement

Friday afternoon at approximately 5:15 p.m., Indiana Conservations Officers recovered the body of a missing Springville man.

The body of Dwight Fry was located in 30 feet of water utilizing sonar and divers near the area where he was last seen yesterday.

An exact cause of death is pending autopsy results.

Release as of June 16, 2022, at 10:39 p.m.

A search is underway for a Springville man after he went missing in the water at Monroe Lake.

This afternoon at approximately 5:24 p.m., responders were dispatched to the lake for two people struggling in the water. Upon arrival, officers learned that one of the individuals was rescued from the water by a passing boater. The second individual, Dwight Fry, 64, was missing in water.

A search was immediately initiated using sonar, boats, and divers from multiple agencies.

Initial investigation revealed that before going missing in the water, Fry was attempting to help his wife, who began struggling in the water.

Search operations have been suspended for the night due to darkness and are scheduled to resume in the morning.

Agencies assisting with the search include Indiana Conservation Officers, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Monroe County Dive Team, Indiana State Police and Perry-Clear Creek Fire Department.

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