The body of Hunter Conner, 22, of Newburgh was recovered from the Ohio River Saturday at 5:10 p.m. CT by Conservation Officer divers.

The incident is still under investigation. 

Update as of Jan. 17, 2025, at 11:31 a.m.

Sonar search efforts are underway for a missing man who was last seen in the Ohio River.

At 9 a.m., emergency responders were notified of a person missing in the water approximately 1 mile east of the Grandview boat ramp. 

Initial investigation revealed that Hunter Conner, 22, of Newburgh, was waterfowl hunting, when the kayak he was in capsized as he tried to retrieve a duck. 

Responders completed unsuccessful water surface and bank searches of the area yesterday.

Other agencies assisting on scene include the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police, Spencer County Emergency Management Agency, Spencer County Emergency Ambulance Service, Grandview Fire Department, Chrisney Fire Department, Lewisport Fire Department, Yelvington Fire Department, Boonville Fire Department, Owensboro Fire Department, Daviess County (Kentucky) Fire and Rescue, Air Evac, and Hancock County (Kentucky) Emergency Management .

Indiana Conservation Officers strongly encourage the use of life jackets while participating in activities on or near the water.