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Missing Nelson man found deceased

Brent Mickelson was reported missing in May
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Brent Mickelson. Photo submitted

The BC Coroners Service has determined that a deceased person located in the area of Five Mile Creek on Aug. 23 was a male in his 40s.

Police confirmed the deceased as Brent Mickelson who was reported missing on May 13. The Nelson Police Department said in a news release today that the death is not considered to be suspicious.

The news release thanked the public for assistance and tips relating to Mickelson’s disappearance.

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