The body of a missing central Kentucky man has been found along the Dix River in Rockcastle County.



Jeffrey Shivel had last been seen by family members around Feb. 7.

WKYT-TV in Lexington reported the 26-year-old Shivel often went on hiking trips for weeks at a time, so his family wasn't immediately concerned about his welfare.

On Saturday morning, searchers found a campsite that held Shivel's coat, hat, shotgun and knife.

A short time later, a WKYT photographer who was recording the search for Shivel found his body near the campsite.

Rockcastle County Sheriff Mike Peters said Shivel's death was being investigated and foul play had not be ruled out. Autopsy results were expected this week.

Information from: WKYT-TV, http://www.wkyt.com

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