Reported DOA Found Hanging at Herrick Lake Preserve

Summary: Police responded to a report of a deceased individual found hanging in Herrick Lake Preserve, DuPage County, Illinois. Initial callers reported the subject was found somewhere in the preserve. Responding units coordinated to secure the area, including closing trails near the shelter by the canoe launch to prevent public access. Officers were directed to Herrick Road for access. The incident was treated as a death investigation with immediate risk to the victim already realized, and public safety measures were implemented to control the scene.