A visiting angler was found dead in the Kenai River near Sterling

A 71-year-old Georgia man who had come to fish the Kenai River was found dead in the water near a Sterling boat ramp on Friday.

Alaska State Troopers identified him as John Tripple. They were notified the morning of July 31 that a man was floating in the river near the ramp off Scout Lake Loop, and a preliminary investigation found he had been planning to fish in the area. Troopers say nothing suspicious has been identified.

Tripple's body was sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office, which will determine the cause of death. His next of kin have been notified.