News release from the Fort Wayne Fire Department:
Body in the water, St. Joseph River
(June 5, 2015) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the St. Joseph River to investigate a reported body in the water. Two water rescue rafts and four fire crews searched the river and surrounding area. FWFD SCUBA 1 discovered and recovered a body from the section of river between St. Joe Center Rd. and Coliseum BLVD. The body was recovered by divers using water rescue rafts and a Stokes basket, and then raised up a steep river bank with ropes. The body was then transported by Engine 4 and MERV 4 thru wooded and rough terrain to a paved area.
DNR, the Allen County Coroner, and FWPD assisted at the scene. A death investigation is in progress.
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