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Body of Unidentified Man Recovered From Richfield’s Wood Lake

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office now leads the case pending identification.

Overview

  • A pedestrian reported a body floating in Wood Lake just before 10 a.m. Saturday, according to Richfield police.
  • Emergency personnel recovered an unidentified adult male from the water following the call.
  • The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will determine the man’s identity and cause of death.
  • Officials say the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the death investigation.
  • Authorities have not indicated whether the death appears suspicious or explained what led up to it.