Manistee County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a drowning.

Deputies tell us the incident happened on the Manistee River just downstream from Hodenpyl Dam yesterday around 5:50PM.

The preliminary investigation indicates a witness seen the victim fishing when he fell into the water and started to struggle before going under, identified as 53-year-old Todd Marshell of Interlochen.

During the search the victim was found in the water, life saving measures were attempted but ultimately unsuccessful.