A tragic ending to the search for a missing Okotoks man.

51 year old Blair Handel went missing on Friday, and was found dead Sunday afternoon west of Turner Valley.

Police found his car down a gated lane way on Highway 546.

RCMP, Conservation Officers and Foothills Search and Rescue workers found his body a short time later about 600 metres uphill from his vehicle.

Handel's body has been taken to the Calgary Medical Examiner's office for further examination.

Foul play is not suspected in the death.

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