Apr 24, 2026
Man critical after divers find him at Eagle Creek Reservoir INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man was rescued Friday afternoon from Eagle Creek Reservoir after he went underwater while attempting to retrieve a drifting fishing boat, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources said in a new s release. Divers from the Indianapolis Fire Department Dive Team recovered the man within approximately 30 minutes, and he was taken IU Health Methodist Hospital in critical condition. Emergency responders were dispatched about noon to the reservoir near Dandy Trail following a report that the man had not resurfaced. The man had tied his vessel to a dock and walked back to his truck when the boat began to drift away. A bystander offered to swim out to retrieve the boat but began struggling in the water and subsequently went under. The release did not name the men. Indiana conservation officers were investigating. This story was formatted for WISHTV.com using AI-assisted tools. Our editorial team reviews and edits all content published to ensure it meets our journalistic standards for accuracy and fairness. ...read more read less
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