Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has identified James F. Walker of Danville as the drowning victim from Tuesday afternoon’s accident at Lake Vermilion County Park.
The 79-year-old Walker’s body was recovered at about 3:30 pm by the Sheriff’s Department underwater search and rescue dive team. He had gone missing underwater while trying to chase down a run-away boat that had floated away from the dock.

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