The body of an elderly Fortville, Indiana man, who was swept away by the floodwaters of the East Fork of the White River in Martin County earlier this month, was recovered Monday afternoon.
Indiana Conservation Officers say 82-year-old James Petty disappeared on March 9th.
A passenger in Petty’s truck was able to climb out of a window and hold on to a nearby tree vine where he called 911 for help.
Petty and his truck were then swept downstream.
Petty was found in 20-feet of water inside his vehicle with the use of sonar.
The search had been hampered by swift moving water conditions.
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