Dwight Clark Update: Autopsy Completed

According to a press release from the city of Bellingham, an autopsy has been completed on the body of Dwight Clark, the Western student who had been missing since Sept. 26. Through dental records and other identifying methods, the results have confirmed the identity of the body as Clark.

The autopsy revealed that the body appeared to have been in the water, where it was found, the entire time Clark was missing and that the death occurred in the water. The body did not appear to have any external or internal injuries, and there were no signs of inflicted trauma.

The finalization of the autopsy, which will include a toxicology of the body and official cause of death report, will occur within the next six to eight weeks.

BREAKING: Body Found Near Bellingham Waterfront is Dwight Clark

According to a press release sent out by the City of Bellingham, police have confirmed a body found off a dock near the old Georgia Pacific plant in Bellingham this morning is that of missing Western student Dwight Clark.

The press release stated identification found on the body confirmed Clark's identity. The body, which was removed from the water at noon today, was found by a contractor in a small boat doing work for the Port of Bellingham. The body appeared as though it had been in the water for several days.

The Bellingham Herald as already posted something on this most recent development. The identify of the body has not been medically confirmed, and Clark's family has not released any statements on the discovery.