Illinois State Police are investigating a report of a dead body in the waters of Lake Shelbyville on Saturday Evening. 70 year old Donald E. Pygott of Mattoon was reported missing on Saturday by his family to local authorities. That evening, at 9 PM, Pygott was located deceased in the waters of Lake Shelbyville near Wolf Creek State Park in Shelby County. 

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Dive Team, Coroner's Office, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police are assisting in the investigation. The matter is still under investigation and anyone with any information should contact the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation at ISP.Zone05.Media@Illinois.gov.