BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Authorities have identified a body found in Lake Sakakawea as that of a man missing since late April. The Bismarck Tribune reported Wednesday (June 8, 2022) that the man is 64-year-old Charles Bearstail of New Town. Authorities say the cause and manner of death are still under investigation. An angler found Bearstail’s body in the lake on Saturday. Bearstail last contacted family or friends on April 24. He was reported missing three days later. His truck was found at Four Bears Park Point the day he was reported missing. Investigators believe he might have ventured out onto the lake.

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Authorities are working to identity a body that turned up in Lake Sakakawea on Saturday June 4.  The Bismarck Tribune reports that an angler found the body along the eastern shoreline about 3 miles south of Four Bears Bridge. The state medical examiner’s office in Bismarck is working to identify the body. Authorities have been searching for 64-year-old Charles Bearstail of New Town since April 27. He enjoys hiking, camping and kayaking. His truck was found at Four Bears Park Point the day he was reported missing. Investigators believe he might have ventured out onto the lake.