Effingham County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On April 14th at 6:58pm the Effingham County Dive Rescue Team was called to assist the Altamont Police Department for a deceased man located in a pond just south of I-70 in the 100 block of Frontage Road. A passerby located the man in the body of water before contacting police and leading them to the location. The Effingham County Dive Team assisted the Altamont Police Department, Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, and Effingham County Coroner’s Office with the initial investigation and recovery of the man. The identity of the man is being withheld at this time, pending notification of the family.
This investigation is being led by the Altamont Police Department.
The Effingham County Dive Rescue Team spent approximately 3 hours on scene.
Please contact the Altamont Police Department with any questions.
Captain Jeremy Kyle
Assistant Commander- Operations
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