Mills County Sheriff Eugene Goos reports an investigation is underway into the discovery of a decomposed body found in the Missouri River Tuesday afternoon. The remains – apparently those of a man – were located in the river south of the Plattsmouth Bridge at around 4:47-p.m.

The body was sent to the Douglas County, NE. Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The Iowa DCI is assisting in the investigation. No other details are available.