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Officers investigating death of Terre Haute man

Conservation officers in Vigo County are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive behind his home Monday. He was later pronounced dead.

The officers found 51-year-old Mike Pastorious near the 7500 block of East Devonald Avenue. His autopsy found multiple blunt force injuries and other contributing medical issues. 

Officer investigation believes Pastorious fell from a hunting stand. His body was found 30 feet from the deer hunting stand that was 15 feet in the air.

Officers note he was not wearing a full-body safety harness.

 

This story has been updated.

Katy Szpak is a Digital News Journalist for Indiana Public Media. She was raised in Crown Point, Indiana, and graduated from IU Bloomington with a degree in Journalism. She has previously worked at The Media School at IU.