Indiana Conservation Officers investigated the death of a Rensselaer man who fell through the ice Saturday afternoon on a private pond in Jasper County.

48-year-old Timothy Powers was pronounced dead at a local hospital after fire personnel retrieved him from the icy waters. Powers and 31-year-old Anthony Ballone of Jasonville were ice fishing when both men fell through the ice.

Ballone was able to reach the shore and call 911. Ballone was unable to help Powers.

Police said neither man was wearing safety equipment when the incident occurred.

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