Kayakers spot body in metro-east lake, police say
Two men kayaking on a lake in Frank Holten State Park Friday morning saw a body in the water.
St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. said he is in the process of getting the body identified.
Illinois State Police released a statement saying Collinsville-based Troop 8 was contacted at 8:33 a.m. in regard to a deceased body in the water at the park located near East St. Louis.
“Two gentlemen kayaking on the lake observed the body and called 911. St. Clair County Special Emergency Services retrieved the body from the water,” the statement said.
The state’s Public Safety Enforcement Group responded.
“This investigation is in its infancy stages,” the news release said.
And there is no further police information available at this time, ISP officials said.
The park is located in the 7300 block of Lake Drive.
Residents in the area of Interstate 255 and Interstate 64 saw emergency crews on scene and a body being lifted from the water.
This story was originally published July 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM.
