KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A death investigation is underway after a body was recovered Sunday from the Missouri River, per Kansas City, Missouri, police.
Shortly after 5 p.m., KCMO fire crews responded to a report of a water rescue.
With the help of the KCPD helicopter, the deceased person was located between Chouteau Bridge and Interstate 435.
KCFD crews then recovered and transported the body to the riverfront's boat ramp.
Missouri State Highway Patrol personnel also responded to assist at the scene.
After the body was recovered, search efforts continued until just before 7:45 p.m. as authorities had reason to believe there may have been a second body in the area, per a KCFD spokesperson.
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