Burlington Police Investigate Body Found In Mississippi River

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(Burlington, IA) -- Police are investigating the death of a man after his body was recovered from the Mississippi River near Burlington, Iowa.

Emergency crews found an unattended truck and boat trailer at the city's northern boat ramp on the river Friday.

Crews then found an unoccupied boat on the Illinois side of the river, the man's body was later found Saturday afternoon.

The name of the man is not being released at this time and Burlington Police say the incident is still under investigation.


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