Body found in Baptism River

A male was discovered deceased in the Baptism River on May 12.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body found in the Baptism River in Tettegouche State Park on May 12.

When Lake County Deputies and Rescue retrieved the body from the river, the decedent’s identity was unknown. On May 13 some clothing and a wallet, belonging to Zachery Bulen of Finland, were located at the base of Illgen Falls north of Tettegouche State Park. A positive identification was confirmed with fingerprints.

A cause of death has not been determined and the incident is still being investigated.