Libertarian Candidates Found Body in Maumee River
Two local candidates discovered a deceased man while near the riverfront in downtown Toledo.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Accidents
Libertarian candidates Don Kissick and Tom Pruss discovered a body in the Maumee River after a teenager alerted them to the scene. Emergency crews subsequently recovered the remains from the water.
Why it matters
The discovery has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the unidentified man. Authorities are working to determine the identity of the individual and the cause of death.
The Lucas County Coroner's Office has taken possession of the body for official examination. Investigators are currently processing the scene to establish a formal cause of death.
The players
Don Kissick
Don Kissick is a Libertarian candidate who participated in the discovery of the body.
Tom Pruss
Tom Pruss is a Libertarian candidate who contacted 911 after finding the body near the river.
Lucas County Coroner's Office
The Lucas County Coroner's Office is the local agency responsible for investigating deaths in Toledo and surrounding areas.
The details
After being alerted by a local teenager, Kissick and Pruss located the body of a man wearing a black jacket and sneakers on the bank of the Maumee River. Police and fire rescue teams arrived shortly thereafter to pull the individual from the water.
Timeline
The body was discovered in the Maumee River on October 8, 2026.
Legal Context
This incident follows a pattern set by the 2024 Ohio water safety protocol standards regarding the recovery and identification of human remains in public waterways. It highlights the standard inter-agency cooperation between local police, fire, and the medical examiner.
The retrieval process caused temporary activity from emergency services along the downtown riverfront. Residents are advised to avoid the immediate riverbank while the active police investigation continues.
The takeaway
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding recent missing persons to contact the local precinct. Following such discoveries, the medical examiner will provide updates once positive identification is completed.
Further reading
For more information on incidents in the region, check out our Toledo Accidents section.
