Cedar Rapids Police Identify Body Found In Cedar River

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(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Police are identifying the body of a man found in the Cedar River Wednesday night.

First responders say the body of 38-year-old Blake Hansel of Cedar Rapids was recovered from the river several miles upstream from the Ellis boat ramp.

He had been reported missing by his family on Saturday.

No cause of death has been released but police say foul play isn't suspected.

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