Body Of Missing Columbus Man Found In Bartholomew County River

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, IN – The body of a missing Columbus man has been found in Bartholomew County, WXIN reports. The news source reports DNR officials say the body of 26-year-old Keygan Matlock was found above water in the Driftwood River, two days after he last had communication with friends and family.

WXIN says this comes the same day officials from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources report the kayak belonging to Matlock was found on the river.

The news report adds that during the Wednesday morning conversations, Matlock mentioned going kayaking near Columbus, which officials said Friday's kayak discovery confirmed that.

Authorities were contacted early Thursday when Matlock didn't come home and his kayak was also gone.

Officials say Matlock is 5'8', 180 pounds, has blue eyes and brown hair. WXIN says he was last known to be in the Tannehill Trailer Park area wearing a yellow coat with a black and yellow stocking cap.

Indiana Conservation Officers are requesting the public’s assistance with any information leading to the whereabouts of Matlock, as anyone with information is asked to contact the Indiana Conservation Officer Dispatch at 812-837-9536.

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