74-year-old who became separated from his family on a trail in Ely was discovered dead

A 74-year-old who became separated from his family on a trail in Ely was discovered dead, according to the sheriff s office. The St. Louis County Sheriff s Office said at 3:04 p.m. deputies were called to a rock ridge where a man was found deceased on the Echo Trail. According to authorities, the man was enjoying the outdoors with family and dogs when he became separated from them. Family members who went searching for the man then discovered him on the ridge and found that he had died. Authorities say there are no signs of foul play and are still investigating. The post 74-year-old who became separated from his family on a trail in Ely was discovered dead first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.