HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - DNR officials have confirmed to Eyewitness News that a body has been found near the Dogtown Boat Ramp after an empty boat was discovered floating on the Ohio River.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office say a boat was located floating down the Ohio River on Wednesday. Inside the boat, officials say they found a wallet and a phone. Family members told authorities they have not heard from the owner of the boat.

Eyewitness News will update this story as more information is made available.

This is a developing story.

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