On September 5, 2019, at approximately 7:42 a.m., a body was located in the Minnesota River approximately 500 yards from the location of the unoccupied boat that was found near Belle Plaine on September 2, 1019.
Positive identification and an official cause of death will be made by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office is investigating. At this time, no foul play is suspected.
Sheriff Luke Hennen offers his sincere gratitude to partner agencies that assisted in this extensive search.