UPDATE: Missing Minnesota Man Found Deceased

Authorities in Minnesota reached out to the public for help finding a man who had recently gone missing, and they were able to provide a detailed description of what he was wearing, along with photos.

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office issued the alert on the night of Tuesday, March 11.

On Wednesday afternoon, they provided a tragic update.

UPDATE: Benjamin James Sherwood Has Been Found Deceased

According to a Facebook post made by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Benjamin James Sherwood, who was last seen Tuesday morning in downtown Mountain Iron, has been found deceased.

Our media partners at WDIO-TV are reporting that Sherwood was found deceased at his residence Wednesday morning. No foul play is suspected.

Original Missing Person Alert:

According to authorities, Sherwood was wearing a blue jacket with an orange fur-lined hood, an orange beanie with a green stripe, a tan plaid shirt, tan khaki pants, and dark brown snow boots.

Below are pictures of his hat and boots, courtesy of the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.

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Authorities are asking anyone who has seen or had any contact with Benjamin James Sherwood to please contact 911 immediately.

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