La Porte County Coroner confirms electrocution in water the cause of death of two adults

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UPDATE: The La Porte County Coroner confirmed the cause of death of the couple as electrocution in water.

Todd Rosenbaum was in a creek where he placed a sump pump to draw water for a pond on his property.

Patricia Rosenbaum, his wife, was on the bank of the creek with her legs in the water.

This is an ongoing investigation; manner of death is accidental.

ORIGINAL STORY: LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- A man and woman are found dead in a La Porte County property.

Deputies responded to the property Saturday night after both adults were found dead.

The two Wanatah adults have been identified as 60-year-old Patricia J. Rosenbaum and Todd A. Rosenbaum.

This is believed to be an isolated incident with an ongoing investigation.

There is no danger to the surrounding community.

ABC57 will update you as more information is released.

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