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Human remains in Ocala National Forest ID’d as man missing out of Lake County, sheriff’s office says

Michael Connell, 34, had last been seen in May

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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Human remains located in the Ocala National Forest have been presumptively identified as a missing man whose bike was found several days ago, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Michael Connell, 34, was last seen on May 29 at the intersection of Kismet Road and CR-445, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday on social media. The post was updated Saturday morning.

“Human remains were located in the Ocala National Forest. These remains have been presumptively identified as Michael Connell,” the post now states. “This is still an active investigation and updates will be provided once available.”

The post described Connell as having a broken leg from a vehicle accident, not owning a cell phone, and being known to frequent the Umatilla Library.

Check back with News 6 for updates to this developing story.


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