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Last updated on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
(SPENCER) - Mario Luis Cardozo of Terre Haute was pronounced dead Monday after he was swimming and did not resurface at the Cataract Falls.
Witnesses say Cardozo was swimming when he appeared to tire and disappeared beneath the surface. The area has multiple signs prohibiting swimming where the incident took place.
Indiana Conservation Officers responded to the scene.Cardozo's body was recovered and CPR was administered on site.
Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting an investigation on the incident but no foul play is suspected at this time. An autopsy is to be scheduled.
Complications arose when Indiana Conservation Officers attempted to identify Cardozo. At this time it appears Cardozo is an undocumented Mexican citizen approximately 27-29 years of age.
Responding agencies included: Owen County Sheriff's Department, Cataract Township Fire Department, and Owen County Ambulance Service.
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