Investigation launched after man’s body found at Eastwood Lake

DAYTON — UPDATE @ 6:20 p.m.:

An investigation was launched after a man’s body was found in the water at Eastwood MetroPark Monday afternoon.

Around 5 p.m. MetroPark rangers got a call from a visitor reporting a body close to the shore at the park, according to MetroPark Sgt. Eric Lane.

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Lane said when rangers arrived on the scene they found a body in the water, described as a Black man around 20-30 years old.

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He said it is too early to tell the circumstances that led up to the man’s death or how long he has been in the water.

We will continue following this story and update as new information becomes available.

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