Missing man found

The Bonner County Sheriff's office released a statement regarding the search for Jeremy Heckert, who has been missing in the Hope area of Lake Pend Oreille.

The Sheriff's office is stating that Heckert's body has been found. At 11:30 a.m., with the use of an underwater remotely operated vehicle, Mr. Heckert was brought near the surface, where Bonner County Sheriff's divers recovered his body.

The Sonar team from Ralston and Associates, using specialized equipment coupled with extensive experience, and new leads provided by cadaver dogs, were highly instrumental in locating Heckert.