Crews pulled a body from the Mississippi River near the McKinley Bridge on Tuesday, as marine rescue teams stayed on the scene into the night. Officials have not released the victim's name or cause of death while recovery efforts and the investigation continue.
According to FOX 2, the St. Louis Fire Department confirmed that its marine rescue task force was on the river and that there was a body in the water. The station reported that rescue personnel were working to recover the victim and that, by Wednesday morning, the situation remained under investigation.
Where It Happened
The recovery unfolded near the McKinley Bridge, described as a steel-truss span connecting St. Louis to Venice, Illinois, according to Wikipedia. That stretch of the Mississippi carries both commercial barge traffic and recreational users, conditions that can complicate searches and recoveries.
Rescue Teams On The River
The St. Louis Fire Department said its marine rescue personnel and city crews operated near the bridge while working to pull the body from the water. Fire officials and other agencies worked through the night to recover the remains and transfer them to investigators and the Medical Examiner's Office for identification.
A Troubling Spring On The River
This latest discovery is part of a grim pattern on the Mississippi this spring. In late April, crews pulled a body from the river in south St. Louis, according to KFVS. In May, investigators identified another set of remains as a missing Washington University student, per First Alert 4, underscoring both the hazards of the river and the medical examiner's role in such cases.
Investigation Still Developing
Authorities have not released the victim's name or given any indication of foul play, and the Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death and confirm the identification. FOX 2 reported the case remains a developing story and said police have asked anyone with information to contact investigators. Officials are expected to provide updates as more details become available.
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