Press Release: Human Remains Recovered

November 14, 2026

Eckles Township, Beltrami County, MN – The remains of a missing person have been recovered after a hunter reported finding what was believed to be human remains in a wooded area of Beltrami County. On November 11, 2026, at approximately 7:00pm the Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center was notified by a hunter that reported what was believed to be human remains discovered northwest of Bemidji in the area of Minnesota Highway 89 and Mayflower Rd NW. Upon arrival of law enforcement, the scene was secured by deputies for further investigation.

With assistance from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Beltrami County Investigators processed the scene, and the remains were transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. The decedent was identified as Corey Adam Bryant, a missing man from Beltrami County who was last seen on December 19, 2025. Since being reported missing, law enforcement and family members conducted numerous searches and followed up on several leads with no evidence of Bryant’s whereabouts. His vehicle was located in February of 2026 with no sign of him.

This case remains under investigation, and autopsy results are pending. No additional information is available at this time.

-Sheriff Jason Riggs

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