LONGVIEW, Texas — A Longview man was found dead late last week in a hiking area of the Utah desert after he was reported missing in mid-April.
The Millard County, Utah Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were searching for Jonathan Barrett Brantley, 21, of Longview, on April 18 and he was possibly in danger.
Deputies had located his vehicle in the West Desert of Millard County around the Notch Peak/Tule Valley area. He had his cell phone in the car.
On Thursday, the sheriff's office said the Millard County Office of the Medical Examiner identified Brantley as the person who was found in the Notch Peak area of Millard County.
The cause of his death has not been determined yet, the sheriff's office said.
"Our deepest condolences go out to Jonathan's family and friends during this extremely difficult time," the sheriff's office said in a statement. "We express gratitude to all who put forth efforts in the search for Jonathan, including those who spread the news of his search via social media."
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