The body found in the Sutherland Inlet was positively identified as 61-year-old Larry Sack. The body was sent to Gibbon, NE, for an autopsy where the body was confirmed as Sacks by his dental record.
According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, the death was accidental and caused by drowning. The investigation is now closed.
A news release from the LCSO says:
“Sheriff Jerome Kramer gives his condolences to the family and would like to thank all the area Dive and Rescue Teams, especially Sutherland and Paxton Volunteers. Sheriff Kramer would also like to thank Kitty Riggins and all citizen volunteers for their dedicated assistance. “
A tribute to Larry’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.