Nez Perce County deputies confirmed the recovery and identification of a missing man following the discovery of his body in the Clearwater River, according to reporting by krem.com.
Law enforcement officials recovered the remains from the river after an individual had been reported missing. Authorities subsequently verified the identity of the deceased as the man who had vanished prior to the discovery.
The case follows earlier search efforts by crews combing the waterway for a missing resident from Peck, who was presumed drowned. Search Crews Comb Clearwater River for Missing Peck Man Presumed Drowned
No further details regarding the circumstances of the disappearance or the specific location of the recovery were immediately released by the Sheriff’s Office.