Body of man recovered from Mississippi River near Sauget, authorities say
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Police recovered the body of a man floating in the Mississippi River near Sauget on Wednesday.
Sauget Police Chief James Jones said police received a call about 10 a.m. Wednesday about a body in the water.
“Sauget police and fire and several other agencies were able to bring the body ashore. There appears to be no foul play,” the chief said. “An autopsy is scheduled for today, but the victim’s identity is not being released until family is notified. “
This story was originally published September 1, 2022 at 12:17 PM.