A tragic incident occurred on Saturday at Beaver Dam Lake in the Hillenbrand Fish and Wildlife Area of Greene County, resulting in the death of one man and the near-drowning of another. The Indiana Conservation Officers reported that, shortly before 6 p.m., two men fell through the ice, prompting an urgent rescue operation. WWBL noted that 20-year-old Cordell Foster was rescued by Jasonville Police Officer Skylar Scott with the aid of a rope throw bag.
The second victim, identified as Justin Sprang, also 20, was submerged and did not resurface. In a devastating turn of events, conservation officer divers eventually located and recovered Sprang's body in 16 feet of water, using a remote operated vehicle, as per a statement obtained by My Wabash Valley. The recovery operation concluded just after 8 p.m., marking a somber end to the frantic search.
Several local departments, including the Greene County Sheriff's Department and various local police and fire departments, provided vital assistance during this emergency, according to information from WTHR.
