Indianapolis authorities are investigating the death of a man found Monday in a tanning bed at a Planet Fitness gym.

Derek Sink, 39, went to a tanning bed on Friday and was found dead by his family on Monday morning. said 13 News. Sink had a known drug problem and a needle was found in his room, his family told the magazine.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) told the Daily Caller that a death investigation is ongoing. The Marion County Coroner’s Office is working to “determine the exact cause and manner of death,” IMPD said.

Planet Fitness stores closed at 9 p.m. Friday and were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends, according to store information. Website. The sink was discovered shortly before 9 a.m. Monday, nearly four hours after the gym opened. According to To Indy Star.

On Monday, a sign was placed on the door of Planet Fitness saying, “Tanning is currently prohibited,” the newspaper reported. (Related: Mother of four dies in ‘bizarre accident’ during routine gym workout, family says).

“I think tanning beds have doors, but still, why aren’t we concerned that tanning beds could be closed for three days?” Elizabeth Wren told 13News.

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“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our members,” said McCall Gosselin, CEO of Planet Fitness. “Our franchise owners are working with local authorities to investigate the matter.” CEO McCall Gosselin said in a statement to whistleblowers. “At Planet Fitness, the safety and health of our members is our top priority, which is why we have robust protocols in place for operating our brands. We are making sure that we are following the protocols.”