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Body Found Near Wakarusa River Identified As Former KU Student

Authorities in Douglas County say a body found in a wooded area south of the Wakarusa River is that a former University of Kansas student.

The Lawrence Journal World reports 23-year-old Yelekal Alemu was reported missing May 12 after he missed a family gathering. His body was positively identified Friday, one day after it was discovered by a police officer in the same area where his car had turned up.

Sheriff’s Sgt. Doug Lewis says there’s no indication of foul play. The cause of death has not been released.

Alemu had been enrolled at the university last fall and recently worked as a restaurant cook.

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