KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A body was recovered from the Missouri River in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday evening, authorities said.
At about 6:20 p.m., police requested the KCMO Fire Department respond to the E. Front and Riverfront Road on reports of a body in the water.
KCFD crews arrived at the riverfront boat ramp and spotted the body floating just east around 40 to 50 feet offshore.
A rescue boat was launched, and the body was recovered at 6:50 p.m.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol will lead an investigation into the incident.
No word on how the body ended up in the river or if foul play is suspected.
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