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Posted: 12:39 PM- A Kanab man who police say suffered from dementia and wandered from his home last was found dead Tuesday in a creek bed.
An autopsy was underway Wednesday to determine whether William Custer, 72, died from exposure or natural causes, said Kanab police Chief Tom Cram.
Custer suffered from a form of dementia, Cram said, and rode away from his home on his bicycle Thursday night or Friday morning, Cram said.
His caregiver reported him missing Saturday night. A citizen found Cram's body in the bed of Kanab Creek about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Custer's bicycle was located nearby, Cram said.
