Altamont Police Department is investigating after a body was found in water in Altamont on Sunday. Effingham County Dive Team, Sheriff's Office, and Coroner's Office investigated a body that was found in a pond just south of Interstate-70 in the 100 block of South Frontage Street in Altamont around 7 PM. The identity of the man is being withheld, pending notification of the family. The investigation is being led by the Altamont Police Department.
