Missing Whitefish man found dead of apparent suicide

A Whitefish man who was reported missing Friday has been found dead of apparent suicide.

Lee Adams, 55, was found by officers from the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office near Sanko Creek, about 22 miles west of Whitefish.

A weapon was found on scene.

Someone in the area saw a vehicle matching the description of Adams’ truck and called police, who went to Sanko Creek and found Adams’ body.

Adams was reported missing Friday, but had not been seen since July 31.