Authorities identify body found by hunters in Charles Mix County

November 11, 2020
Mike Tanner

PLATTE, S.D.–Authorities have identified the body of a man found by hunters in Charles Mix County earlier this month.

The body of 37 year-old Ryan Pyle was found November 2nd, 12-and-a-half miles west of Platte near Highway 44.

Dental record were used to confirm the identity of Pyle.

Authorities say he was last seen in Minnesota on August 7th. On August 26th, his vehicle was located by the Gregory County Sheriff’s Office. It had been abandoned on a rural gravel road.

The Charles Mix County sheriff is seeking information on anyone who had contact with Pyle after August 7th.