A man who went missing was discovered dead on a tanning bed at a gym, three days after he entered the facility.

In a shocking and tragic turn of events, a man was found deceased at a Planet Fitness gym in Indianapolis, Indiana. The man has been identified as Derek Sink, a 39-year-old individual who was last seen by his family on Friday. It wasn't until Sunday that his loved ones reported him missing, and on Monday morning, his body was discovered inside the gym.

According to reports, the discovery was made by a woman who noticed a pungent odor in the building, which seemed to be coming from the tanning rooms. Upon further investigation, she came across the unsettling sight of Derek's lifeless body lying on a tanning bed. Questions began to arise as to why no one had noticed his absence for three days, especially since the gym has set operating hours.

Elizabeth Len, a gym member, expressed her concerns, stating that although the tanning beds have doors, it is still alarming that no one seemed to have checked on Derek's well-being for three days. The gym, located on Hardegen Street, is open from 12 am to 9 pm on Fridays, 7 am to 7 pm on weekends, and 5 am to 12 am on Mondays, according to their website.

Derek's aunt shared that he was wearing an ankle monitor, which indicated that he had not left the gym premises. The family also disclosed that a needle was found in the tanning room, suggesting that Derek may have been struggling with a drug problem. They described him as a loving person, and their hearts go out to him for his battle with addiction.

In light of this tragedy, they are calling for stricter policies at Planet Fitness, such as end-of-day checks and thorough cleanings, to prevent a similar incident from occurring in the future. It is a heartbreaking situation, and they hope that this will serve as a wake-up call for the gym to prioritize the safety and well-being of its members.

Planet Fitness' Chief Corporate Affairs Officer McCall Gosselin released a statement expressing their grief over the loss of one of their members. They are working closely with the local authorities in their investigation and ensuring that all brand protocols are being followed by their franchisee. The gym had a sign on its door on Monday, indicating that tanning services were unavailable, as reported by WTHR.

As of Tuesday, the cause and manner of Derek's death have not been determined by the Marion County Coroner's Office. This unfortunate incident echoes a similar case from three months ago, where a woman working at Wells Fargo was found dead in her cubicle four days after her last scan-in. Her co-workers had also reported a foul smell, further highlighting the need for proper checks and measures to ensure the safety of individuals in public spaces.

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