Police recover body of missing man Scott Kersey, relative remembers him as an 'outdoorsman'

Scott Kersey, 64, was last seen in December. A relative shares her recollections after police said his body was recovered last week.  (Windsor Police Service  - image credit)
Scott Kersey, 64, was last seen in December. A relative shares her recollections after police said his body was recovered last week. (Windsor Police Service - image credit)

Windsor police say they have recovered the body of a missing man last seen in December.

Scott Kersey, 64, was announced missing by police on Jan. 9. Over the winter, police mounted an extensive search in Malden and Black Oak Heritage parks. Police said recently his body was recovered from the Detroit River Thursday.

Police said they were not releasing further details as Kersey's death is not considered suspicious.

"We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Kersey's loved ones, and we ask that the privacy of his family be respected during this difficult time," police wrote on social media.

A relative remembered Kersey as an "outdoorsman," .

"He liked fishing. He loved walking. He could probably walk the city." said Lana Talbot, a relative of the Kersey family.

"I would like to say my deepest condolences and prayers for [his] family. I'm glad they have closure and just know that God's in control."