The deceased man was identified as Evan Wood of Monticello.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that Wood was found missing from his residence this morning (Monday) and family and friends were actively searching the area when his body was found,” DNR officials said.

Officers were alerted to the body around 11 a.m. Monday and Wood was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Investigators are working to determine Wood’s whereabouts after 10 p.m. Sunday, when he was last seen,” officials said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR at 812-837-9536.

“Wood’s cause of death depends on the results of the autopsy,” officials said.