UPDATED 3:47 p.m.
SPRING BAY, Ill. — The man whose body was found in the Illinois River near Spring Bay Wednesday has now been identified.
Woodford County Coroner Tim Ruestman says Fondulac Park District Police recovered the body of 28-year-old Keith Kohtz around 6:13 p.m. just Northwest of Sankoty Lakes.
Kohtz’ body was found in shallow water just 15 feet from the shore, Ruestman says preliminary autopsy results indicate the cause of death was drowning.
A missing persons report was filed earlier in the day on Wednesday by family. Kohtz had last been seen on Saturday.
Police say he was known to frequently fish in the area.
The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
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SPRING BAY, Ill. — A body has been pulled from the Illinois River near Spring Bay.
Fondulac Park District Police Chief Mike Johnson told 25 News that his agency recovered the body of a deceased man at around 6:13 p.m Wednesday just west of Sankoty Lakes, south of Spring Bay.
The body of the 28-year-old white male was recovered 15 feet offshore in one foot of water, according to Johnson.
The man had last been seen on Saturday.
Cause of death has not been determined. An investigation is being handled by the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office.
Police say a 9-1-1 call came in just after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
