Search teams recovered the body of a missing duck hunter on Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The body was identified as Adam Nixon. The hunter's boat, dog and waders were found where found at Four Rivers Conservation Area in Vernon County after he disappeared Dec. 27.
Search teams recover body of a duck hunter who went missing at the Four Rivers Conservation Area in Vernon County. pic.twitter.com/1qQBAdFARC
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Sgt. John H. Lueckenhoff said search crews used patrol boats equipped with sonar equipment in the search.
No foul play is suspected at this time.
A GoFundMe accounthas been set up for a scholarship found. As of Jan. 15, more $12,220 has been raised.
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