Two deaths under investigation in Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area

Authorities are investigating the deaths of two individuals discovered in a car Friday night at the Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area north of Palo.

According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, a park ranger discovered the bodies -- described only as a male and female --- about 10:45 p.m. Friday when staff was conducting routine patrols of the park. The car was parked in the first parking lot on the north side of the dam, which closes at 10:30 p.m.

The Iowa DNR said in a news release that “authorities believe this is an isolated incident and do not believe the public is in any danger.” The state park remained open.

Officials from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, which is investigating, declined to comment Saturday. Officials did not say how the two died.

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