Authorities Recover Remains from Bull Shoals Lake

MIDWAY, AR. - Officials have recovered a body from Bull Shoals Lake, believed to be a man who had been reported missing since late April.

The discovery occurred on Monday during routine operations. Rangers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were conducting standard boat dock inspections when they encountered the remains. The body was located specifically at the Howard Creek Boat Launch, situated near the town of Midway.

Law enforcement officials believe the deceased is Mark Alan Hanes, a resident of Lakeview. According to reports, Hanes was first reported missing by his family members on April 25. The alarm was raised after he failed to return home following a trip to the dock.

Following the initial disappearance report in April, authorities launched a search effort to locate Hanes. Despite these attempts, those early searches were unsuccessful, and his whereabouts remained unknown until Monday's discovery.

To ensure an accurate identification and to determine the official cause of death, the body has been transported to the Arkansas Medical Examiner's office. Authorities are awaiting the results of the forensic examination before making a formal announcement regarding the identity of the deceased.

The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to piece together the events leading up to the discovery. No further details regarding the circumstances of the death have been released at this time..