62-year-old Minnesota man Mark Ham, found dead in Boundary Waters Canoe Area, after his canoe capsized during a solo trip; life jacket found nearby but not worn.

62-year-old Minnesota man, Mark Ham, was found dead in Boundary Waters Canoe Area after his canoe capsized during a solo camping trip. His body was discovered by other canoeists, and a life jacket was found nearby but not worn by Ham. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Rescue Squad, and U.S. Forest Service recovered the body. The incident is under investigation, and authorities urge everyone to wear life jackets while out on the water.

May 11, 2024
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