Missing South Ogden man found dead

A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday for James Buchanan, 77, who was last seen walking away from the South Ogden Post-Acute care facility. He was found dead Thursday night, police say.

A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday for James Buchanan, 77, who was last seen walking away from the South Ogden Post-Acute care facility. He was found dead Thursday night, police say.(South Ogden police)


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SOUTH OGDEN — A Silver Alert that was issued for a South Ogden man missing since Wednesday was canceled Thursday night after he was found dead.

The alert was canceled just before 9 p.m. South Ogden police told KSL that James Buchanan, 77, was located, but provided no other details.

Friday morning, police released a statement that said Buchanan was found dead near the Weber River. Police say there is no suspicion of any foul play.

Buchanan was reported missing from the South Ogden Post-Acute care facility, 5540 S. 1050 East, about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. Police issued a Silver Alert because they were concerned about his safety due to his dementia.

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