Body of Whitefish man found near Pablo

A body found near Pablo last week in has been identified as that of a Whitefish man.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office identified the person as 69-year-old Bernard F. Carlson. Carlson’s body was found on Thursday, and officials positively idenitifed the man Saturday.

Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Karen Sargeant said Carson had been living in the Whitefish area for the past couple of years.

“The cause of death is unknown, pending the investigation of the medical examiner,” Sargeant said.

Caron’s body was found Thursday in a field next to his vehicle. It appeared that his vehicle had gotten hung-up and stuck, Sargeant said.

“But we don’t supect any foul play.”