BARRY COUNTY, Michigan. – Michigan State Police ended their search for a prominent Michigan attorney after his body was found Thursday.

Michael Hodge, 76, of Delton, was located during an extensive K9 search, according to state police.

“MSP would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Mr. Hodge’s family, friends and everyone who knew him,” state police said. “This is truly the most unfortunate outcome for all of us. “We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers, partners and other law enforcement resources from near and far who assisted in the search for Mr. Hodge over the past several days.”

Hodge’s daughter, Meghan Hodge Groen, also thanked the public for their help in searching for her father.

“We are truly grateful to the friends, volunteers, media outlets, and police officers who worked together to help find my father,” Groen said in a post on Facebook. “The outpouring of love, care and support is a testament to the special way my father connected with people and touched so many lives in his professional capacity as a friend and loving father and grandfather. We hope people will remember his incredible sense of humor, his wit, his charm, his warmth, and his uncanny ability to connect with people. We miss him so much and are heartbroken. “THANK YOU all for your support, love and prayers.”

The attorney was last seen on Friday, Nov. 8, and state police said Public for help on November 10 when they called him.

As the search continued, Hodge’s daughter said in a Facebook post that her father “suffers from some degree of dementia” and goes for walks often, but never for very long.

State police have not released any details about Hodge’s whereabouts.

Hodge was a prominent attorney who worked at Miller Canfield for decades. According to Miller Canfield’s website, he had a background in government, employment law and commercial litigation and handled election law matters. Hodge also worked as legal counsel to former Gov. James Blanchard from 1987 to 1990, according to his LinkedIn page.