The body of Blake Hansel was recovered from the Cedar River last night, several miles upstream from the Ellis boat ramp.
No cause of death has been determined, but at this time authorities are not considering it suspicious.
The 38 year old was last seen on Michael Road in Covington around 2:00 am on October 25, 2025. His backpack was later found near Bird Lane.
The Disappearance of Blake Hansel
At approximately 2:00 am on October 25, 2025, Blake Hansel was last known to be on Michael Road in the Covington/Palo area of Iowa. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Search teams found his backpack near Bird Lane, and have been focusing their attention on the fields in the area.
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