PLATTE COUNTY— Authorities have identified a man whose body was found under an overturned boat in a flooded area of northwest Missouri as 61-year-old Ronnie Baker, of Rushville.

Baker’s body was found Friday near Bean Lake, located northwest of Weston, after his family had reported him missing Thursday night.

The Missouri Highway Patrol says Baker was last seen on Tuesday.

A medical examiner is investigating the cause of death. Authorities do not suspect foul play.

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PLATTE COUNTY—  Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a 61-year-old man whose body was found near an overturned boat in a flooded area in northwest Missouri, according to a media release from the Platte County Sheriff.

The man’s body was found Friday near Bean Lake.

The department said the man’s family reported him missing Thursday night.

Deputies found his body near the boat Friday morning.

Foul play is not suspected. A medical examiner will determine cause of death.

The man’s name has not been released.