Missing man found dead in Planet Fitness tanning bed three days after arriving at the gym in Indianapolis

A missing man was found dead in a Planet Fitness tanning bed Monday, three days after he walked into one of the gym’s Indianapolis locations, authorities and loved ones said.

The body of Derek Sink, 39, was found around 9 a.m. — about four hours after the fitness center opened its doors, according to reports.

The day before, Sink was reported missing by family who had not heard from him since Friday Indianapolis Star reported: with reference to police data.

A woman who visited the gym on Monday morning told WTR a foul odor spread through the building before the body was found in the tanning bed.

“The tanning bed has a door, I believe, but still, why aren’t we concerned that the tanning bed may have been closed for three days?” said Elizabeth Len.

The gym closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and is open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. according to its website.

Sink’s family told the local station that their loved one had been dealing with drug problems and that there was a needle in the room at Planet Fitness.

An ankle monitor worn by Sink helped authorities determine where he had been, an aunt reportedly said.

His relatives remembered him as a loving person.

“We were deeply saddened by the passing of one of our members, and the franchise owner is cooperating with local authorities in their investigation,” a Planet Fitness representative said in a statement to the outlet.

“At Planet Fitness, we have robust operational brand protocols because the safety and well-being of our members is our top priority. We work closely with our local franchisee to ensure they adhere to these brand protocols.”

A cause and manner of death have not yet been determined, but foul play is not suspected.