Authorities ID body of a man who was recovered from a pond in Apple Valley

The circumstances of his death remain under investigation, but the Dakota County Sheriff's Office said it has ruled out foul play.

April 4, 2022 at 11:59AM

A 66-year-old Lakeville man was identified Monday as the man whose body was found in an Apple Valley pond, authorities said.

A passerby spotted Lawrence Peltier's body Friday in the pond in Galaxie Park, the Dakota County Sheriff's Office said.

The Sheriff's Office said the death was under investigation but foul play has been ruled out.

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