A body was found in Lake Anna near Mineral, Virginia, on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 12, 2016. A landscaping crew working by the shoreline discovered the man and notified authorities. The deceased was identified as 66-year-old Joseph Ellis Tanner.

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office responded and began an investigation. Initial reports from the sheriff’s office stated they did not suspect foul play and the evidence at the scene did not point to a criminal act, so the matter did not proceed as a criminal investigation. No suspects or arrests have been announced.

If anyone saw activity along the shoreline of Lake Anna that afternoon or has information about Mr Tanner’s movements before January 12, please share what you know.