MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Searchers on Sunday located the body of a Hidden Valley Lake man who was last seen by family the previous morning.
The body of 58-year-old Mark Albee was discovered at around 9 a.m., according to Sheriff Brian Martin.
Albee's family had reported him missing early Saturday afternoon. He'd last been seen at around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, according to his daughter, Michelle Smith.
Albee's Ford Ranger pickup later was found near a creek in a dirt turnout at the bottom of the Coyote Grade near Middletown, Martin said.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Search and Rescue began a search early Saturday evening, continuing until into the night. Martin said a helicopter also had been brought from Napa County to assist.
At 7 a.m. Sunday the search had resumed, Martin said.
Martin said Albee's body was found about 500 yards from where his pickup had been located the previous day.
“The body was recovered by one of the Search and Rescue dogs,” he said.
There are no signs of foul play, Martin said.
The cause of death is pending an autopsy, although early indications are that Albee may have taken his own life, according to Martin.
Albee's daughter said he had health issues and had been depressed, and Martin said Albee's wife had reported to authorities that he had sent her a “concerning message” around the time of his disappearance.
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Body of missing Hidden Valley Lake man found
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