Body found in Searcy creek identified as Kensett man

Officials have identified a body found on Tuesday in Gin Creek in Searcy as a 26-year-old Kensett man, police say.

Searcy Police Department spokesman Sgt. Steve Hernandez said the man has been identified as Stephen William Durk.

Hernandez said no foul play was indicated by the state Crime Laboratory and the cause of death is being ruled as an accidental drowning.

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