Credit: Middletown Township Police Department
The identify of the man found dead on the Delaware River in Bristol Township in April has been confirmed.
David High, 49, of Middletown Township, died of hypothermia and his death was ruled accidental, officials said.
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High was reported missing from Framar Assisted Living home in the 800 Durham Road in January, police said.
Authorities said High left the facility without a wallet, credit cards or cell phone. He also did not take his medications, some of which were used to treat a diabetic condition.
Police knew the cause of death since April but had trouble confirming who the body belonged to.
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Coroner Dr. Joseph Campbell said late last month that dental testing on the remains was not possible as first thought because they could not find dental records for the man. He added that a DNA sample had been taken from a female family member of High.
The decomposing body was discovered off the coast of the Dow Chemical property by New Jersey officials, Bristol Township police said.
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