Coroner releases cause of death for 47-year-old man found dead in local river

The Montgomery County Coroner's Office has determined the death was an accidental drowning.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Montgomery County Coroner's Office has released the cause and manner of death for a 47-year-old man found dead in a local river. The coroner's office previously identified the body as Craig Hall, who died from drowning, and his manner of death was ruled an accident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of water safety and the need for continued education and precautions around rivers and other bodies of water, especially in the local community where this tragedy occurred.

The details

A local kayaker found Hall's body in the Shiloh area of Stillwater River just after 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The coroner's office has now officially determined that Hall died from drowning and that his death was an accident.

  • On September 28, 2025, a local kayaker found the body in the Stillwater River.
  • On Monday, the coroner's office released the cause and manner of death.

The players

Craig Hall

A 47-year-old man who was found dead in the Stillwater River.

Montgomery County Coroner's Office

The local authority that determined the cause and manner of Craig Hall's death.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety and the need for continued vigilance and precautions around rivers and other bodies of water in the local community.