Authorities request public's help to find who dumped two boats

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 9:10 AM

By Johnny McCrory

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TIP-IDNR or ICO Dispatch at 812-837-9536.

Indiana Conservation Officers are requesting assistance from the public in determining the people responsible for two separate boat dumping incidents.

Both events occurred within the last week.

A boat was dumped on land at the Menominee Public Access Site near the Tippecanoe River in Fulton County. 
  

Also, a boat was dumped in the Mississinewa Reservoir and found partially submerged near the Frances Slocum Boat Ramp in Wabash County.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TIP-IDNR or ICO Dispatch at 812-837-9536.

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