The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in the Nebraska Public Power District canal near the Gerald Gentleman Power Plant, south of Sutherland.

According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the plant at around 2:15 p.m., on Wednesday, after they were informed that a body had been found in the canal leading to the plant.

Deputies responded and were able to secure the body and remove it from the canal.

Chief Deputy Roland Kramer says the body is that of an unidentified male and an autopsy will be conducted.

According to Kramer, deputies found tire tracks leading into the canal upstream from where the body was found.  The Lincoln County Dive Team will attempt to locate the vehicle on Thursday.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.