Illinois Boater Missing in Lake Michigan Found Dead Near Pentwater as Family Asks for Privacy

A recent recovery operation along the shores of Lake Michigan has ended in solemnity with the identification of a body as that of a boater missing from Illinois. The deceased was discovered last Friday, according to

FOX 17 News

, near Pentwater in Oceana County.

The Michigan State Police, without revealing personal details at the family’s request, confirmed the identification, “This is a very tragic time for this family, and they are asking for privacy as they grieve their tremendous loss,” a statement that was also resonated by

FOX 2 Detroit

. Initial reports provided no clues as to the identity of the boater, given no identity cards were found with the remains.

Investigations pursued by state police officials have so far suggested that the death was not a result of foul play. Relaying information from the Michigan State Police,

WZZM13

reported, “MSP said on Nov. 8 that they did not suspect any foul play in the man’s death.”

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