Man found dead in Barnes County died of hypothermia

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) - Authorities say a man found dead in eastern North Dakota’s Barnes County last month fell victim to cold weather exposure.

The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office tells KOVC radio that 57-year-old David Palmer died of hypothermia. No foul play was involved.

Palmer’s body was found April 22 southeast of Luverne. The sheriff’s office and the state crime bureau investigated.

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Information from: KOVC-AM, http://www.newsdakota.com