MANHATTTAN – Riley County authorities reported in a media release today that James Michael Tolsdorf, 19, of Manhattan, fell through the ice in the River Pond area of Tuttle Creek State Park.

Bystanders collecting firewood in the area attempted to rescue Tolsdorf before emergency rescue teams could arrive. These rescue attempts were unsuccessful.

Tolsdorf’s body was recovered at approximately 7:24 p.m. An autopsy has been requested.

Police and other emergency crews responding to the River Pond area on Friday included the Riley County Police Department, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan Fire Department, Blue Township Fire Department, Riley County Fire Department, and Riley County EMS.

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MANHATTAN – Law enforcement officials in Riley County reported a man died at Tuttle Creek just before 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

First responders were dispatched to the river pond for report of a possible drowning according to Riley County Police spokesman officer Mat Droge.

Emergency personnel recovered a body from the icy pond just before 7:30 p.m. The name of the victim has not been released.

Check Salina Post for more information as it becomes available.