Frazee man found dead in ditch southeast of Detroit Lakes

Courtesy: Becker County Sheriff's Office
Courtesy: Becker County Sheriff's Office

(Burlington Township, MN) -- A deceased Frazee man found in a ditch southeast of Detroit Lakes is now identified. 

The Becker County Sheriff's Office says they received reports of a man lying in the ditch just north of Burlington Township at approximately 7:30 a.m on Tuesday. Deputies and other first responders say the body is now identified as Daniel Jack Thompson, a 31-year-old from Frazee, MN. Initial investigations suggest no obvious signs of trauma. The investigation is ongoing at this time, with autopsy results pending. 

Authorities believe the incident is isolated, and there is no danger to the public at this time.