On Wednesday, (July 16th) the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a vehicle matching a description of a Jeep referenced in a missing person investigation had been located. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the vehicle was a match. A search of the area was conducted and a deceased male was located approximately 240 feet above the ground on a Tower located in Section 28 of Rockwood Township.
Due to the height of the tower, an Urban Search and Rescue Team was requested. Minnesota Task Force One responded and recovered the deceased man from the tower. The 30-year-old man was transported to the Midwest medical examiner’s office for autopsy and official identification.
The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office believes this was an isolated incident and there’s no danger to the public. No foul play is suspected at this time.
The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office was also assisted on the scene by the Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Wadena County Highway Department, Karvonen Funeral Home, and Ken’s Towing.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available from the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office.