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Published on June 29, 2024
Dual Tragedy Near Pittsburgh, Two Bodies Recovered from Montour Run Creek, Investigations UnderwaySource: Allegheny County Police Department

Tragedy struck a Pittsburgh-area community on Friday as emergency responders withdrew two bodies from Montour Run Creek. According to WPXI, Allegheny County police received a report of a body discovered in the water at around 4:05 p.m. on the day of the incident.

The first responders encountered a deceased man in roughly 6 feet of water followed shortly by the discovery of a second body in about 10 feet of water, while divers were present on the scene, CBS News Pittsburgh reported. Officials have not disclosed the identities of the two men. Preliminary investigations suggest no apparent indications of foul play involved in the deaths.

Both bodies were transported to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office where the cause, and manner of death will be examined to unravel the mysteries shrouding these untimely passings. The process of identification and forensic analysis is currently underway to provide closure to this unsettling event.

The Allegheny County Police has reached out to the public seeking any relevant information regarding the incident. They encourage individuals to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers have the option to remain anonymous and provide potentially crucial insights that could aid the ongoing investigation. According to the statement obtained by WPXI, preliminary information has yet to solidify the narrative of this case, leaving the local community to speculate and mourn.