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Body Found Near Rainbow Dam Identified As Missing Great Falls Man

By KFBB News Team

Story Created: Jul 4, 2009 at 10:06 PM MST

Story Updated: Jul 5, 2009 at 9:43 PM MST

The Cascade County Coroner's Office has confirmed that a body recovered Friday (7/3) near the Rainbow Dam on the Missouri River is indeed that of John Ritland of Great Falls who had been missing for about a week.

Deputy Coroner Eric Bailey says foul play is not suspected in the death of the 36-year-old. Great Falls Police believe he may have walked to the river that day from his home at 344 Carol Drive. Ritland suffered from Huntington's disease, a brain disorder that can cause involuntary movements and behavioral problems.

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