The Erie County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance in identifying a "John Doe" who was found dead in the Huron River in May.

On May 16, a kayaker found the remains in a shallow, marshy part of the river south of State Route 2, the sheriff's office said. The remains were wrapped in a fitted bed sheet, and his hands were tied with marine-style rope. Officials work to identify human remains found in Huron River

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The Lucas County Coroner said the man is approximately 5 feet 6 inches and weighs about 160 pounds with dark facial hair. The man appears to be in his 20s to mid-30s.

The man had numerous notable tattoos, including "LV" on his torso, "V.I.P." on his lower abdomen,

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