MILL CITY, Ore. - The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the discovery of the body of 18-year-old Karandeep Singh body in the North Santiam River.

Singh had been missing since Oct. 7, authorities said. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, a fisherman alerted authorities on Oct. 24 after his line snagged what appeared to be a body. An LCSO dive team quickly responded, recovering the body near the Mill City Bridge.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office identified the individual as Singh, determining the cause of death was accidental drowning. The Sheriff's Office has been in contact with the Consulate General of India to keep Singh's family informed.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office expressed their deepest sympathies to Singh's family and friends during this difficu

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