Lynnwood man is found dead

Published 11:19 pm Friday, November 9, 2007

The body of a 77-year-old hunter was found near Randle at 11:35 a.m. Friday by Lewis County Search and Rescue.

His body was found about one mile from where he was last seen by his son, according to a statement released by the Lewis County Sheriff’s office.

Claire P. Heun was an experienced hunter from Lynnwood. He was last seen near Forest Road 78 about 6.6 miles from Highway 131.

Heun’s death is being investigated, but foul play does not appear to be involved, according to the sheriff’s statement.

Packwood search and rescue and the Randle Fire Department were also involved in the search.