Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Fargo man who was reported missing has been found dead at Forest River Park in south Fargo.
Authorities say the body of Enosent Noah was discovered at the park on Tuesday morning
after an overnight search. Deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office had located his unoccupied vehicle in the park’s lot late Monday night and began a large search effort in the area.
Enosent Noah, 24, was found dead at Forest River Park after an overnight search.
Search Began After Vehicle Was Found
According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found Noah’s vehicle in the Forest River Park parking lot shortly before 10 p.m. on Monday. The vehicle was linked to a missing person report that the Fargo Police Department had taken on December 7.
Deputies started a search of the wooded park area and the riverbank. The search continued through the night with help from regional law enforcement partners and unmanned aircraft systems. Additional teams returned at daybreak to expand the ground search.
Around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, searchers found Noah’s body in the park. Authorities say his immediate family has been notified.
No Foul Play Suspected At This Time
Investigators say that, based on the early findings, they do not suspect foul play. Officials also said they do not believe there was any ongoing threat to the public connected to this case.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports that the investigation remains open. More information about the cause and manner of death may be released after further review and any medical examiner findings.
Multiple Agencies Assisted In Overnight Effort
Several agencies took part in the search for Noah. Those agencies included:
- West Fargo Police Department
- Fargo Police Department
- Southern Valley Fire and Rescue
- Valley Water and Rescue
- Red River Regional UAS Team
- Cass County Coroner’s Office
Officials say the combined resources, including ground teams, boat teams, and drone support, were used to search the heavily wooded park area and the nearby river.
About Forest River Park
Forest River Park is a wooded nature area in south Fargo along the Red River, with trails and wildlife viewing spots managed by the Fargo Park District.
Visitors can learn more about the park and its features on the Fargo Parks Forest River Park page.
Official Information And Resources
For more information from local authorities, residents can visit the Cass County Sheriff’s Office website or the Fargo Police Department website. These sites provide updates, contact details, and public safety information for the Fargo–Cass County area.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
