Crime & Safety
Body of Missing Canoeist Found in Lemont Retention Pond
Jeremy Asbell, 25, was reported missing around 2 a.m. Tuesday after his boat tipped over, officials said.
Search crews recovered Thursday morning the body of a 25-year-old man who has been missing since his canoe capsized earlier this week in a Lemont retention pond.
Lemont Deputy Fire Chief Jay Nickleski said searchers located a body at approximately 6 a.m.
In a news release, the DuPage County Sheriff's Department confirmed the body was that of Jeremy Asbell, who was reported missing around 2 a.m. Tuesday.
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The body has been transported to the DuPage County Cornoner's Office, where an autopsy will be performed.
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