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Okotoks man found deceased

The body of an Okotoks man who went missing on Friday was found Sunday afternoon. Blair Handel, 51, was reported missing on Friday afternoon after leaving his Okotoks home around 3 p.m. in a silver Dodge Ram. At approximately 2 p.m.
Blair Handel, 51, went missing on April 8.
Blair Handel, 51, went missing on April 8.

The body of an Okotoks man who went missing on Friday was found Sunday afternoon.

Blair Handel, 51, was reported missing on Friday afternoon after leaving his Okotoks home around 3 p.m. in a silver Dodge Ram.

At approximately 2 p.m. on April 10, Turner Valley RCMP were notified that family had located the vehicle, parked down a gated laneway on Highway 546, west of Turner Valley.

RCMP and Police Dog Services attended the scene and located Handel’s body 600 metres uphill from the vehicle. It was recovered by RCMP, Alberta Conservation officers and Foothills Search and Rescue workers.

Foul play is not suspected at this time, and next of kin have been notified.

RCMP thank everyone who helped in the search over the weekend.

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