WICHITA, Kan. — Authorities are investigating after the body of 30-year-old Lan Shelton was discovered Saturday afternoon in Lake Afton, prompting a response from multiple emergency agencies and raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the death.
Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed that at approximately 2:09 p.m. on Saturday, first responders were called to Lake Afton, located southwest of Wichita, after a body was reported in the water. Upon arrival, officials confirmed the presence of a deceased individual.
The victim has been identified as Lan Shelton, 30, though authorities have not yet released additional personal details. Officials also have not disclosed whether the death is being treated as suspicious.
Emergency crews secured the area while the body was recovered from the lake. Investigators from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and other responding agencies remained on scene for several hours as they worked to gather information and document the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
At this time, authorities have not indicated whether foul play is suspected. The cause and manner of death have not been released and are expected to be determined following an autopsy by the Sedgwick County Coroner’s Office.
Lake Afton is a popular recreational area known for fishing, boating, and outdoor activities, and the discovery has left community members shaken. Officials have not said how long the body may have been in the water prior to being found.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities say additional details will be released as they become available. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as officials learn more.
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