MONROE COUNTY, Indiana — The search for two Indiana University students missing since Saturday at Lake Monroe continued Monday, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
A DNR spokesperson said Siddhant Shah, 19, and Aryan Vaidya, 20, were boating on a pontoon with friends on the lake Saturday afternoon when the group anchored to swim. When both men did not resurface, friends tried to help but were unsuccessful.
Rescue units using side scan sonar and scuba divers searched the area where the men were last seen on Saturday, but had to stop once darkness fell on the lake.
The search resumed Sunday, but high winds and rough water created obstacles for conservation officers conducting the search.
Conservation officers returned to the water Monday morning to continue the search and recovery operation.
Indiana University Student Services help drive the group back to campus and is providing counselling services.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
