Missing Michigan man found dead in Genesee County

FENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – A 33-year-old Michigan man who was last seen Sunday was found dead in Fenton Township on Thursday.

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office said Austin James Berger apparently accidentally drowned in Marl Lake. Investigators say there is no evidence of foul play.

“Our condolences go out to Austin’s friends and family. We want to thank everyone who helped with the search, passed on the alert and offered tips,” the sheriff’s office said on Facebook.

Berger was last seen around 8:15 p.m. in the 16000 block of Hi Land Trail in Fenton Township. He was known to walk near Owen Road, downtown Fenton and Silver Lake Parkway.

The sheriff’s office said Berger was not wearing glasses, as he normally does.