LAKE RED ROCK — The body of a missing Oskaloosa man was discovered along the north shoreline of Lake Red Rock yesterday morning, according to authorities.

Raymond Welch, age 41, was reported missing to the Mahaska County 911 center on Saturday, October 15th. On Sunday, October 16th, a vehicle known to be driven by Welch was located at Cordova Park in Marion County. Upon discovery of the vehicle, law enforcement conducted continuous efforts trying to locate Welch since his disappearance.

An autopsy will now be performed by the Office of the State Medical Examiner to determine Welch’s cause of death.