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Missing Summit Twp. man, 21, found dead

A 21-year-old Summit Township man for whom state police and volunteer firefighters were searching Wednesday morning has been found dead.

No foul play was suspected, authorities said.

Police issued an advisory around 6:50 a.m. to be on the lookout for Michael Connolly, who was believed to be endangered.

Herman and Buffalo Township volunteer fire departments joined troopers in the search in the area of Hyvue Lane in Summit Township.

Two tracking dogs from the state police and Pennsylvania Game Commission were also called in.

Connolly reportedly left westbound on Hyvue Lane near Herman.

The initial call reporting him missing came into the Butler County 911 center around 5:30 a.m., according to a dispatcher.

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