UPDATE: A man reported missing by Winnebago County authorities has been found dead. Winnebago County Sheriff's Office said the body of Austin Cottrel was found Monday morning. He was found in the Town of Black Wolf.
At this time, the Sheriff's Office said there is nothing suspicious about Cottrel's death, but the investigation is not complete until the official autopsy report becomes available.
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UPDATE: Winnebago County Sheriff's Office are asking Southeastern Winnebago County resident and property owners to thoroughly check their buildings, outbuildings, closed portions of buildings, and vehicles.
The Sheriff's Office says it is possible Austin would have been feeling the effects of hypothermia and became disorientated. They say he would have hopefully tried to shield himself from the cold, but would now need medical attention.
Austin was last seen near Stonewood Court after midnight Sunday. He was on foot and could be anywhere in Southeastern Winnebago County into even Northern Fond du Lac County.
They encourage anyone who has found him, or sees anything suspicious, to call 911 immediately.
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY (NBC 26) -- Austin Cottrel, age 24 years old, was last seen in the area of Stonewood Court, Town of Black Wolf around midnight to early Sunday morning.
Winnebago County Sheriff's Office says he is believed to be on foot with minimal clothing. He was wearing a Milwaukee Bucks pullover with a t-shirt underneath, dark jeans, and blue or black shoes. He wears glasses.
If anyone has seen or been in contact with Austin, the Sheriff's Office enourage you to call 911 immediately.
