KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The body and vehicle pulled from Smithville Lake on Tuesday is associated with a missing persons report being investigated by the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, police were notified that a vehicle was in Smithville Lake.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol dive team entered the lake around 1 p.m. Tuesday and confirmed the vehicle was tied to the investigation. Divers also discovered a dead body in the vehicle.
The vehicle containing the body was later retrieved from the water near Crow’s Creek boat ramp.
Police are waiting on the medical examiner’s report to positively identify the body. No foul play is suspected at this time, per the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.
The missing persons report was taken over from the Platte City Police Department.
"I commend the hard work and investigative hours that the detectives assigned to this case put in over the past three months, and appreciated the assistance provided by the outside agencies involved..." Platte County Sheriff Erik Holland said in a press release.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted with the recovery efforts.
