Autopsy reveals cause of death for missing Indiana man near Salem walking trail

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Authorities have released the cause of death for a 43-year-old southern Indiana man who was found dead about a week after he was reported missing.

Robert Alan Bragman was reported missing from Salem, Ind., on Nov. 17. Search teams found his body on Nov. 22 near a walking trail just west of Salem, according to a news release from Indiana State Police.

Preliminary findings released from the coroner's office indicate Bragman's death "was likely due to a cardiac event, possibly compounded by hypothermia."

Foul play is not suspected.

Toxicology results are not yet available. The investigation continues under the direction of Indiana State Police.

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