Body found by Lockport Lock and Dam identified

The body discovered near the Lockport Lock and Dam on Monday has been identified as a man from Oak Forest.

Will County Coroner Laurie Summers reported Tuesday that Joseph M. Mora, 23, was pronounced dead at 4:05 p.m. Monday at the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Lockport.

An autopsy was performed Tuesday. The final cause and manner of death will be determined following the autopsy, police and toxicological reports, according to the coroner’s office.

Illinois State Police responded to the 2500 block of Channel Road in Lockport to assist the Lockport Township Fire Protection District with an investigation about 1:11 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from the state police.

The Lockport Lock and Dam is located right before the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal connects with the Des Plaines River.