Terre Haute man found dead at Cataract Falls

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 
Division of Law Enforcement 



SPENCER – Mario Luis Cardozo of Terre Haute was pronounced dead Monday after he was swimming and did not resurface at the Cataract Falls. 

Witnesses say the victim was swimming when he appeared to tire and disappeared beneath the surface. The area has multiple signs prohibiting swimming where the incident took place. 

Indiana Conservation Officers responded to the scene. Mr. Cardozo’s body was recovered and CPR was administered on site. 

Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting an investigation on the incident but no foul play is suspected at this time. An autopsy is to be scheduled. 

Complications arose when Indiana Conservation Officers attempted to identify the victim. At this time it appears Mr. Cardozo is an undocumented Mexican citizen approximately 27-29 years of age. 

Responding agencies include: Owen County Sheriff’s Department, Cataract Township Fire Department, and Owen County Ambulance Service. 

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