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Update: Autopsy scheduled for swimmer recovered from water at White Rock Park; identity released

The swimmer recovered from the water at White Rock Park Monday has been identified as Lucius Chitty, 19, of Georgia.

 

Chitty was pronounced deceased at the hospital, and family notification has been made.

 

An autopsy is scheduled for today to determine cause of death.  

 

Original release - Monday, June 8

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident that occurred this evening where a swimmer went missing in the water at White Rock Park.

 

At approximately 6:03 p.m., authorities were contacted in reference to a male swimmer reported missing in the water for at least 5 minutes.

 

Conservation Officers, Indiana State Police, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and Shelbyville Fire Department arrived on scene and quickly began a search and rescue operation.

 

At approximately 7:12 p.m., an Indiana State Police diver located the swimmer near the docks in 17 feet of water.

 

The male was transported to Major Health Partners Hospital in Shelbyville in critical condition. His identification is being withheld at this time.

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