January 26, 2012
Missing man's body found in Buckhannon River
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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. -- Police say no foul play is suspected in the death of an Upshur County man whose body was found in the Buckhannon River.

The Upshur County Sheriff's Department tells media outlets that a National Guard helicopter crew found the body of 55-year-old Gary Bailey on Wednesday.

Bailey was reported missing Tuesday evening. He was last seen Monday evening.

Police say Bailey had a medical condition and may have become disoriented.

The body was sent to the state Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy.

 

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