(Michiana, MI) - Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in Lake Michigan near the Indiana-Michigan state line.

 

According to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, at about noon yesterday, emergency responders were called to the 4000 block of Lakeshore Drive in the Village of Michiana for a body floating in the water.

 

Police said efforts were being made to identify the victim, described as a white or light skin black male in his 30s. The victim was further described as about six feet tall with a medium build.

 

Police said the body was recovered with help from the New Buffalo Township and Michiana Shores fire departments.

 

An autopsy is scheduled today at the Western Michigan University School of Medicine.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Grand Beach/Michiana Police Department at (269) 469-1884.