Man Who Disappeared While Going Fishing In Alameda County Found Dead: Report

MOUNTAIN HOUSE, CA — Authorities have recovered the body of a man who went missing while going fishing in eastern Alameda County earlier this month, according to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle.

Deputies found the body of 46-year-old Shahanur Alam floating in a canal four miles away from where he told his wife he'd be going fishing, according to the report and previous statements from authorities.

Alam went fishing along W. Grantline Road and Midway Road near Mountain House — an area on the eastern edge of Alameda County — on March 7, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Alam told his wife he'd be home around noon from fishing, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. When he didn't return, a friend went to his last known location and could not find him, authorities said.

Deputies scoured the lake where Alam went fishing for a week but were unable to find him until Monday, according to the report from the San Francisco Chronicle.

It's unclear how Alam died or whether deputies suspect any foul play.

Alam, originally from Bangladesh, is the father of a seven-year-old boy, according to a verified GoFundMe created on behalf of the 46-year-old's family. He lived in Manteca with his family.

"He came to the United States with hopes of building a better future for his family," according to the fundraiser. "Through hard work and dedication, he supported his wife, Mousumi Aktar, and their son, working tirelessly to provide them with stability and opportunity."

Being the sole provider, Alam's death has now left his family facing serious financial hardship. The GoFundMe was created to help them pay for rent, utilities, and other expenses "as they begin to rebuild their lives."

The GoFundMe has raised $99,350 out of its $110,000 goal as of Thursday morning.

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