SALINE COUNTY -A body found in the Solomon River Sunday afternoon south of Bennington is believed to be that of a Salina man, according to law enforcement authorities.

Nathan Lancaster, 37, had gone to the river with a group of people on May 27th. He was not reported missing until June 1st.

Areas along the river in Ottawa County were searched several times and there was no sign of Lancaster.

Ottawa County Sheriff Keith Coleman said a family member identified the clothing on the body.

Coleman says a positive identification is awaiting an autopsy.