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Missing Republic man found dead on Sunday


Apr 15, 2019

A missing man from Republic was found dead on Sunday, near the area of Old Swan Lake Road, according to the Ferry County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office received a report of a body found approximately 1.7 miles up from the road at about 1:30 p.m.

The body was identified as John Kidwell, who the Sheriff’s office says went missing from the Republic area on April 10.

The coroner’s and sheriff’s offices are still investigating the circumstances that led to Kidwell’s death and are not providing further information.

Ferry County Sheriff Ray Maycumber wrote on Facebook, “Thanks to those who assisted in looking for John, and we offer out most sincere condolences to his family during this difficult time.”


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