DERBY – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a possible drowning that occurred Wednesday night at Rainbow Lake.
At approximately 8 p.m., responders were dispatched to the lake near Derby regarding a person who had gone under the water and never resurfaced.
Working off witness reports, Conservation Officers used sonar and divers to attempt to locate Bryan Barnett, Jr., 21 of Hawesville, Kentucky.
The search continued into the early morning hours but was suspended due to darkness and weather concerns.
At approximately 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning, Barnett was located using a Remote Operated Vehicle Sonar.
An exact cause of death is pending autopsy results.
Additional responding agencies included the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Perry County Fire-Rescue/Emergency Management, Perry County EMS, and the Perry County Coroner’s Office.
