Indiana Conservation Officers along with the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department are investigating after a woman’s body was recovered from the White River today in Columbus.

About 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, a kayaker discovered the body of a white female near the Water Road public access ramp.

The cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy from the Bartholomew County Coroner. No evidence of foul play was present.

Investigators are working to determine the victim’s identity. Please contact the Indiana DNR Dispatch Center at 812-837-9536 if you have any information.

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