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Body recovered from Missouri River

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June 5th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Omaha Fire and Rescue personnel have recovered the body of a man from the Missouri River. According to KETV in Omaha, Omaha Police responded to a report of a body in the river at around 2:15-p.m., Sunday. The body was recovered near Epply Airfield.

The victim is believed to be a White or Hispanic male between the ages of 25 and 40. He has short dark hair and a goatee. The man appeared to be about 5 feet 8 inches tall and of average build. He has a tattoo on each forearm. No other information was provided.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the person. Contact the OPD Homicide Unit at 402-444-5656 or Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP, if you have any information as to the mans identity.