Father dies after boat capsizes in southern Indiana

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Father dies after boat capsizes in southern Indiana

Updated: 9:21 AM EDT Jul 11, 2022

According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, a Scottsburg man is dead after his boat capsized in a private pond near Lexington on Sunday morning.Just after 1:40 a.m., officers responded to a call of a possible drowning in the 4200 block of South Pleasant Ridge Road.Above video: Top stories of the day for July 11, 2022Officials say that 37-year-old Mark Lyon and his son were fishing in a small boat when it overturned and sent both of them into the water.Lyon's son was able to swim to the shore for help.Responders recovered Lyon's body just after 7 a.m.Officials said their investigation is still ongoing, but they will provide more information as it becomes available. Indiana Conservation Officers urge everyone to wear a lifejacket when around water, especially if the water conditions are questionable.

According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, a Scottsburg man is dead after his boat capsized in a private pond near Lexington on Sunday morning.

Just after 1:40 a.m., officers responded to a call of a possible drowning in the 4200 block of South Pleasant Ridge Road.

Above video: Top stories of the day for July 11, 2022

Officials say that 37-year-old Mark Lyon and his son were fishing in a small boat when it overturned and sent both of them into the water.

Lyon's son was able to swim to the shore for help.

Responders recovered Lyon's body just after 7 a.m.

Officials said their investigation is still ongoing, but they will provide more information as it becomes available.

Indiana Conservation Officers urge everyone to wear a lifejacket when around water, especially if the water conditions are questionable.