MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) — On Thursday, the Montrose County Coroner, Rick Fellabaum, announced the identity of the person who was found dead in the South Canal near the South Canal Power Station on July 31.

Montrose resident Benjamin Brent Davis, 37, was identified through distinctive tattoos during an autopsy at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. Davis was believed to be unhoused at the time of his passing.

Officials have been unsuccessful in locating the next of kin; however, investigators believe that Davis' mother may be Anela Dee Davis, who might be living in the North Richland Hills area of Texas.

The Montrose County Coroner's Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating the next of kin. If anyone has any information about Davis' family, they can contact the office

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