Joliet, IL – Early this morning, a grim discovery was made at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam as a body was found floating in the water. Crews rushed to the scene following a 6:15 a.m. alert of a person spotted in the water. Local fire departments, alongside Illinois State Police, were swiftly involved in the recovery of the body.
According to Illinois State Police, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unsettling find is ongoing. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed as authorities continue their diligent work to understand the events leading to this incident. The community awaits further information as the state police promise updates upon the identification of the body and progress in their investigation.
