Update - Drowning, Victim Named
By: Import User
Updated: May 29, 2008
11:30 a.m. Update 5/29/08:
We now know the name of the 16-year old boy who sheriffs deputies say drowned in a lake just south of Burdette Park. Dustin Lee Chism was a student at Reitz High School. He would have been a sophomore this fall. The Vanderburgh County Coroner released the name this morning, although the autopsy results still are not in. According to a witness, Dustin and some friends were jumping off of a small bridge last night moments before the 16 year old went under.
His friend tried to find him, then called for help. Dive teams from Perry, Marrs Townships searched the lake for about an hour before finding the Chisms body. He was unresponsive when they pulled him from the water.
Previously Reported:
A 16 year old boy is dead after sheriffs deputies say he drowned in a lake just west of Burdette Park. According to a witness, the boys had been jumping off of a small bridge moments before the 16 year old went under. His friend tried to find him, then called for help. Dive teams from Perry Township and Marrs Township searched the lake for about an hour before finding the boys body. He was unresponsive when they pulled him from the water. An autopsy will be conducted by the Vanderburgh County Coroners office. The incident is still under investigation.
