NEED TO KNOW
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Hunter Raymond Gutierrez, 30, a Florida man who went missing months ago, has been found dead
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His family announced his death in a social media post, describing him as “warm and loving”
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Gutierrez was last seen leaving his home around 12 p.m. local time on June 1
A Florida man who went missing months ago has been found dead, according to his family.
Hunter Raymond Gutierrez, 30, was last seen leaving his home on foot in Davie, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, around 12 a.m. local time on June 1, according to a news release from police.
Gutierrez, who authorities said had a history of mental illness, left his wallet and cellphone at home.
Now, months later, Gutierrez’s family said in a social media post that he has been found dead.
“With heavy hearts we regret to share that Hunter was found yesterday,” his loved ones wrote in a Facebook post that was shared on Friday, Aug. 8.
They added, “It is hard to express the depths of our sadness facing the loss of such a warm and loving son/brother.”
“While we wished the outcome could have been different, this news has brought some important closure. Your support during this time has been invaluable to us. Know that your kindness and efforts have been deeply felt,” the post continued.
Police said they discovered a body in a lake in the area on Thursday, Aug. 7, though they did not publicly identify it at the time, local news outlets WSVN and NBC 6 reported.
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PEOPLE reached out to the Davie Police Department for comment on Sunday, Aug. 10, but did not receive an immediate response.
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