Officials: Body found in Lake Erie identified as missing man
Published: May. 7, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Officials have identified a body pulled from Lake Erie in Cleveland on Friday as a man who had been reported missing.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office said the man was identified as 40-year-old Michael Powidel.
According to police, emergency personnel retrieved the victim from Lake Erie around 3:15 p.m. Friday.
Solon police said Powidel left his home on May 2.
It is unclear exactly where Powidel’s body was located.
Police did not provide any additional information.
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