SMITH COUNTY, Texas — The Smith County Sheriff's Office says the search for a missing man has ended after his body was found.
According tot the SCSO, around midnight, authorities responded to the 13000 block of CR 3140, near Tyler State Park, on reports Gilbert Lay, 60, had gone missing. Officials learned Lay had not been seen in more than 24 hours. His corgi was also with him.
Officials say Lay's body was found Tuesday morning in a field about 100 yards away from his home. His dog was located alive near him.
Smith County investigators and the crime scene unit are on scene.
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