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Harrah's Drowning

By Chris Taylor

Metropolis, IL – A Graves County man drowned yesterday afternoon near Harrah's Casino in Metropolis, Illinois. The body of James Yates was recovered from the Ohio River by Harrah's workers after his wife reported him missing. Massac County Deputy Coroner Greg Russell tells the Paducah Sun Yates used a wheelchair for mobility and believed no foul play is involved in the death. The investigation is still in a preliminary stage. Yates was a gamer at the casino and Harrah's is said to be cooperating with authorities.