Subject of Iron Range mine pit search found safe

A missing man presumed drowned in a St. Louis County mine pit has been found unharmed in Bemidji.

Kyle John Grave, 29, of Gilbert was reported missing on Aug. 20. Authorities searched the water in the pit in Kinney after his fishing pole and equipment were found at the mine. The water in the pit is 5 feet to 90 feet deep.

St. Louis County sheriff's officials say Grave has been returned to his care facility, but didn't say how he wound up in Bemidji.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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