A man found dead near Nichols Reservoir in El Paso County Sunday has been identified.

The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Dr. Tony Ikehara. Dr. Ikehara was a resident of Colorado Springs and a respected optometrist in the city.

Sevene says hikers found his body near the frozen reservoir, just off Rampart Range Road, on Sunday afternoon. Officials say he appears to have frozen to death. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says the scene indicated Ikehara was ice fishing on the lake when he fell into the water. Ikehara was able to pull himself from the water and onto the shore but died from the elements. Hikers found him the next day.

Officials say the man's fishing pole was near his body. They also say his car wasn't too far, but the man did have to hike to the area where he was ice fishing.

The initial investigation, according to El Paso County Sheriff's Office Lt. Lari Sevene, appears to be an accidental death.