Search leads to body in central Wis.

June 28, 2009

 
MEDFORD - Authorities have recovered a body that matches the description of missing man from Medford in central Wisconsin.

A Taylor County sheriff's department spokesperson says the remains were found about 10 a.m. Saturday during an extensive search for 46-year-old John Rice.

The remains were found in a pond on his property.

The search by various law enforcement agencies began midmorning Friday after Rice had left a message that was difficult to understand with his relatives on Thursday.

The news release says the investigation continues, although there's no sign of foul play.

Associated Press