Foot found at a Utah lake belongs to fisherman missing for 28 years, Sheriff’s Office says

DNA confirms remains found at Fish Lake belong to David White, who has been missing since 1997.

(Sevier County Sheriff's Office) David White, a fisherman from Washington, Utah, went missing in 1997. His remains were discovered at Fish Lake on May 16, 2025 — and the Sevier County Sheriff's Office announced on Aug. 5 that the remains were identified as White's.

Foot found at a Utah lake belongs to fisherman missing for 28 years, Sheriff’s Office says

DNA confirms remains found at Fish Lake belong to David White, who has been missing since 1997.

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