Body recovered from St. Croix River identified as missing Wisconsin man

Police have recognized the physique recovered this week from the St. Croix River as a Hudson man who has been lacking since early March. Hai Quoc Nguyen, 31, had been lacking since March 3.

The identification comes after the Hudson Police Division responded to experiences of a physique within the water at round 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. It didn’t disclose a explanation for dying.

Nguyen was a “vivid and interesting younger man” who spoke six languages fluently and was well-known in the neighborhood, in keeping with a Fb put up by the New Richmond Space Chamber of Commerce.

Nguyen would usually attend the chamber’s occasions, and the group reported its disappointment over the loss.

“Hai liked the chamber and we liked him. Our ideas are together with his household throughout this tough time,” the chamber wrote.

In a reply to the put up, Alexa Ashley Hynek recalled going to New Richmond Excessive Faculty with Nguyen, who performed saxophone. She stated he was a proficient musician.

“Hai was splendidly type and useful,” Hynek stated. “It is a unhappy loss for the neighborhood.”

Different commenters lamented his loss, many describing him as a pleasant one who would at all times wave and say hi there.

Nguyen was final seen driving in Hudson on March 3 round 9:25 p.m., in keeping with the Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension. His car was later discovered deserted in Hudson together with his private belongings inside.

The restoration means 18-year-old D’Andrea Sanvig, who reportedly fell into the St. Croix River close to Taylors Falls on April 12, remains to be lacking.