BEMIDJI, Beltrami County, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – Human remains discovered in a wooded area northwest of Bemidji have been identified as missing Beltrami County man Corey Adam Bryant.
Bryant had been missing since December 2025, prompting months of searches by law enforcement and family members.
The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the recovery following a hunter’s discovery on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Hunter Discovers Human Remains Near Highway 89
According to the sheriff’s office, the Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center received a report around 7 p.m. Wednesday.
A hunter reported finding what appeared to be human remains in a wooded area northwest of Bemidji.
The discovery occurred near Minnesota Highway 89 and Mayflower Road NW in the Eckles Township area.
Deputies responded to the location and secured the scene to preserve possible evidence.
Investigators from the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office processed the area with assistance from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The remains were transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination.
Missing Man Identified as Corey Adam Bryant
Authorities identified the deceased as Corey Adam Bryant, a Beltrami County man reported missing in 2025.
Bryant was 31 when he was initially reported missing.
According to the sheriff’s office, Bryant was last seen in Bemidji on December 19, 2025.
His disappearance prompted an extensive investigation involving law enforcement, family members, and community search efforts.
Despite numerous searches and investigative leads, authorities were unable to determine his location.
Vehicle Found Months Before Recovery
The sheriff’s office said Bryant’s vehicle was discovered in February 2026.
However, investigators found no sign of Bryant during that discovery.
Search efforts continued as family members and authorities worked to determine what happened to him.
Earlier this month, the sheriff’s office again highlighted Bryant’s disappearance while asking hunters to watch for evidence in wooded areas.
That public appeal came shortly before the discovery of his remains.
Autopsy Results Pending as Investigation Continues
The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation into Bryant’s death remains active.
Autopsy results from the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office are still pending.
Authorities have not publicly released a cause or manner of death.
The sheriff’s office has not announced whether foul play is suspected.
Investigators have not provided additional details about how Bryant may have reached the wooded area where his remains were discovered.
Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office Continues Investigation
The recovery brings an important development in a missing-person investigation that lasted nearly 11 months.
However, questions surrounding Bryant’s disappearance and death remain unanswered.
Anyone with relevant information can contact the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office at 218-333-9111.
Additional coverage of the recovery is available through Valley News Live.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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