>>Missing Muskie Angler<<

[sobe]

You have mail Shack. Thanks,Scott

[Shack]

Here are sobe's images from the rescue:

Thanks for sharing sobe

[rodmaker]

Please keep the entire family in your thoughts and Prayers. A very sad story indeed.

[JRedig]

http://www.millelacsmessenger.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=19905

Update to the story, with spring coming on, the family is hoping for closure.

[pegleg]

Thanks for sharing the article Jredig. I really feel for the family and they are in my thoughts and prayers. Very sad.

[Ryan_V]

horrible indeed. it must have been a very, very long winter for the poor family. hearts go out to them. hopefully within a month or so they can have the closure they need. thanks for the article JRedig, was interesting reading, especially about the couple from 1950.

[Gary Crichton]

Now that the ice is almost gone, hopefully the family can get some closure.

G.C.

[walleyeking19]

Does anyone have any updates on the search?

[Spearing Machine]

The last I heard just a day or two ago they contact most residents who have homes on the lake notifying them to keep a look out for him as the water is starting to warm and it should be floating. They were also searching wth some boats and a plane earlier this week.

[DHanson]

I have not heard of him being found yet. He's more than likely still in the lake, so, anyone going fishing this weekend keep your eyes open.

[eelpout1]

I talked to a sherrif on sunday am, he said they are searching everyday one way or another, and he also said, all residences on the lake were notified and told about the situation. One of our fishing group this weekend was an aqauintence of him. God bless him and his family, lets all hope for a quick closure to this sad situation. everybody take a little extra time on the lake and watch for him...

[Hazzard]

Any new news? Did they find him yet?

[Fishing_Novice]

I have no personal conection to the guy, but just because you heard something does not make it true. In time it will play out. Until then we all will say a prayer for the family.

P.S. just remember this could happen to any of us who love the outdoors and take the risk every time we go out.

[sobe]

He was found today. Mille lacs Messenger has an article on line.

[LOTWSvirgin]

Body found in Mille Lacs

Saturday, 20 June 2009 12:28

A body of a male was found on the morning of Saturday, June 20, in Garrison Bay on Mille Lacs Lake by two men searching weeds for lost lures.

Shortly before 11 a.m. Mille Lacs and Crow Wing County Sheriff's offices responded to a report of the body in a weed bed east of Highway 169 just south of Garrison McDonald's and north of the South Garrison public access.

The body is presumed to be that of Mike Hedin, 59 of Maple Grove who went missing last fall after a late afternoon fishing trip. His empty boat was found on the north shore of Mille Lacs. Carol Hedin, the wife of the missing angler, contacted the Messenger with the report that the body found this morning was that of her husband.

"He had his wedding ring on and another ring with an "H" on it," Carol said. "He also had his watch."

The body was found fully clothed including his boots.

"It's him," Carol said.

Positive identification will include DNA testing.

Carol and the family are relieved to have found closure. They gathered on the shores of Mille Lacs Lake to honor his memory. Carol has been making nearly daily trips to the lake in hopes his body would be found. Her prayers have been answered, she said

[Team Otter]

Proof positive there is a Lord and Savior. Blessed be his memory.

My thoughts and prayers are with the wife and family.

[jigginjim]

Good thing he was found now the family can have some closure to this.

[Ryan_V]

so glad he was found for the familys sake. was is scuba divers that found him?? the article didn't say, just said they were looking for lost lures.... in any case, im sure the family is relieved to have closure.

[rodmaker]

I agree 100%. I heard that rumor a few weeks ago also.

Before you post something like that, get your facts verified, and think with your head . Just think if a family member read that.

[musky39]

Thank god.

[Iambjm]

So sad that the family had to wait so long to get closure. For those that were skeptical about this whole deal, I hope it never happens to you. A wakeup call to all of us to stay safe when out on the lake and wear your lifejackets.

[Sandmannd]

Lifejackets and put your kill switch on when under power. That is a big body of water. Stay Safe.

[Rory]

I was starting to wonder. Im so glad he is found and the family can have there closure there need after this time. Thank the lord for having give this family the closure that they need.