Overview
- The Butler County coroner identified the person recovered from the Great Miami River near the Hamilton dam as Eric Blakley, 47, of Dayton.
- The coroner ruled Blakley's death an accidental drowning.
- Butler County deputies responded after a caller reported seeing a body around 11:40 a.m. and members of the Sheriff's Emergency Response Services Team recovered the remains and turned them over to the coroner.
- Sheriff Richard Jones warned that moving water can look calm but hide strong currents and undertows and advised using properly fitted life jackets near the river.
- Investigators say the case remains active as officials complete their probe and the public is urged to follow river-safety precautions to prevent similar incidents.