DAWSON, Pa. — A man was found dead in the Youghiogheny River.
Pennsylvania State Police confirms that troopers were called to the river in Dawson, Fayette County, Sunday night for reports of a person found dead in a river.
Troopers said the man was found by two fishermen.
Just before midnight, Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker shared information saying that his office needs help identifying the man who was found.
Baker said the victim is a middle-aged white man. He is bald and has an athletic build. He appears to have a tattoo on his right shoulder blade of a mountain range.
His cause and manner of death are still pending an autopsy.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Fayette County Coroner’s Office at 724-430-1270.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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