Woman giving SCUBA training drowns in Decatur County lake

From an Indiana Conservation Officer Press Release

A Hamilton County woman conducting a SCUBA training event drowned Monday afternoon, October 12.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the incident that led to her drowning at Dream Lake within Hidden Paradise Campground in Decatur County. Hidden Paradise Campground is located near St. Paul.

At 2:14 p.m., Donna Kishbaugh, 61, of Westfield, was reported missing in the water.

Kishbaugh was conducting SCUBA training when she disappeared.

Conservation Officers, Indiana State Police, Shelby County deputies, Decatur County deputies, Shelbyville Fire Department, and Decatur County Fire Department assisted in the recovery efforts. 

Indiana Conservation Officers and Indiana State Police divers located Kishbaugh in 18 feet of water at 2:56 p.m. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Notifications have been made to family members.

This investigation is still underway and additional information will be provided once it becomes available.

Press release from Travis A. Stewart, DNR Law Enforcement