LITTLE FALLS - Police have identified the man who was found in the Mississippi River in Little Falls yesterday (Sunday).

Authorities say 34-year-old William Blake of Little Falls was found by Water Rescue Teams in the river near the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge on the north side of town.

Police say Blake was reported missing on October 16th and was last seen two days prior, when he was dropped off near the bridge.

The incident is under investigation by the Little Falls Police Department, Morrison County Sheriff's Office and Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force.

Anyone with information on the incident is being told to contact Little Falls Police at 320-616-5570.

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