Man found dead at Easter Lake : “Des Moines Police Identify Dead Man at Easter Lake”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Des Moines police investigation Easter Lake death
2. Easter Lake body identification Des Moines police

Des Moines police have identified the man found dead at Easter Lake as 29-year-old Abwe Etabo. His body was pulled from the lake near the beach area yesterday afternoon. The cause of death is still unknown, with no signs of criminal activity reported. The investigation is ongoing. Park staff were alerted by visitors who discovered the body in the lake swimming area. The beachfront was closed, and authorities were contacted. Patrol officers, with assistance from the Des Moines Fire Department, recovered the deceased male. Stay updated with the latest news by downloading the free KCCI app on Apple or Google Play.

Man Found Dead at Easter Lake Identified

Des Moines police have identified a man who was found dead in the water of Easter Lake this week. According to Polk County Conservation, park staff were alerted by several park visitors around 1:30 p.m. Thursday that they believed they had encountered a dead body in the lake swimming area. A park ranger responded and interviewed witnesses before closing the beachfront and contacting the Des Moines Police Department. Police say patrol officers, with help from the Des Moines Fire Department, recovered the body of a deceased adult male from the water.

Details of the Incident

The man has been identified as Abwe Etabo, 29, whose body was pulled from the lake near the beach area. Officials have confirmed that there were no signs of criminal activity at the scene. Des Moines police have stated that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Etabo’s death is still ongoing.

Discovery and Response

Polk County Conservation reported that park staff were immediately notified by concerned visitors who had spotted the body in the lake swimming area. A park ranger swiftly responded to the scene and conducted interviews with witnesses to gather information. Subsequently, the beachfront was closed off, and the Des Moines Police Department was contacted to handle the situation.

Identification and Ongoing Investigation

After the body was recovered from the water, authorities were able to confirm the identity of the deceased as Abwe Etabo. The 29-year-old man’s untimely death has left many questions unanswered, and the Des Moines police are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the tragic discovery at Easter Lake.

As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge regarding the circumstances surrounding Etabo’s death. The community awaits further updates from law enforcement to shed light on this unsettling incident that has shaken the peaceful surroundings of Easter Lake.

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