Alexandria police are working to unravel a grim discovery after a body was found in Lake Agnes on Wednesday, prompting a major response centered on the shoreline by Big Ole Park. Portions of the lakeside were blocked off as dive teams and other emergency crews searched the water and combed the scene. The person’s identity has not been released, and officials say the investigation remains active.
According to FOX 9, the Alexandria Police Department first received a missing-person report in the early morning hours. Investigators believe the individual reported missing is the same person later found in the lake. Law enforcement deployed dive and recovery resources and asked the public to steer clear of the Big Ole Park area while crews worked.
Lake Conditions That Matter
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources lists Lake Agnes as having about 1.74 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of roughly 33 feet. The agency’s Minnesota DNR LakeFinder offers maps and water-safety guidance that can be useful for residents and boaters who frequent the area.
How To Help
With the person’s identity still unreleased, investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Alexandria Police Department. Non-emergency tips can be reported by calling 320-763-6631, and the Alexandria Police Department page lists contact details and recent updates related to the case.
