The Indiana Department of Natural Resources reported an elderly White County (IN) man drowned Monday. 82-year-old Edwin Franklin was identified as the victim.

The DNR said Edwin Franklin took his canoe out into Lake Shafer around 11 am to retrieve an item in the lake. He dropped his oar and fell into the water in his attempt to get the item.

Neighbors reported he was unresponsive when pulled ashore.

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