Swimmer Found Dead Near Cascade Identified As North Dakota Man

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By KFBB News Team

Story Published: Jul 4, 2009 at 8:06 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jul 4, 2009 at 11:14 PM MDT

Authorities have identified the apparent drowning victim whose body was recovered Friday (7/3) on the Missouri River near Cascade as 24-year-old John Hart of North Dakota.

The man had been swimming near the popular Mountain Palace fishing access point approximately 10 miles south of Cascade at about 8 p.m. Thursday (7/2). Authorities say he like succumbed to the powerful river current and frigid waters.

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