<\/a>Evan Zeller (photo by Ohio Attorney General’s Office)<\/p><\/div>\n
The body found near Canadaway Creek<\/strong> on the shore of Lake Erie<\/strong> has been identified as an Ohio man<\/p>\nThe Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office<\/strong> reports that 30-year old Evan Zeller<\/strong> of Sheffield Lake, Ohio has been identified as the victim. He was reported missing in November 2022 after he had gone kayaking on Lake Erie near the town where he lived.<\/p>\nCoordination between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources<\/strong>, the Chautauqua County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the Erie County Medical Examiner\u2019s office<\/strong> led to the identification of Mr. Zeller.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The body found near Canadaway Creek on the shore of Lake Erie has been identified as an Ohio man The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reports that 30-year old Evan Zeller of Sheffield Lake, Ohio has been identified as the victim. 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