Local

Body of missing Wareham man found in the woods, police say

WAREHAM, Mass. — Wareham Police say the body of a man who had been missing since Monday, June 8, was found in the woods.

Wareham Police and members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) Search and Rescue Unit announced on Thursday they were actively looking for Daniel Smith, age 47, of Wareham, who was last seen at approximately 4 p.m. in the area of Onset Village.

On Friday, Police Chief John Walcek announced they had found the body but that preliminary investigation didn’t suggest the death was suspicious.

Authorities continue to investigate this death.


Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for alerts on breaking news stories like this one.

Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter.


Watch Boston 25 News NOW