By Associated Press - Tuesday, August 27, 2019

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Lewis and Clark County officials say an autopsy was planned to determine the cause of death of a Helena man whose body was found in Canyon Ferry Reservoir over the weekend.

Sheriff and Coroner Leo Dutton says there is evidence to suggest the death of 57-year-old Murray Fladeland was accidental, but nothing has been ruled out.

A fisherman in a canoe found Fladeland’s body on Sunday at the reservoir east of Helena.



Dutton says Fladeland’s car was parked at a campground where he left camping and fishing gear.

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