Body recovered from Spokane River near T.J. Meenach Bridge, officials say

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UPDATE Nov. 16 at 3:50 p.m.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane fire and police crews recovered a body found in the Spokane River under the T.J. Meenach Bridge on Sunday.

According to a Spokane police officer at the scene, the body was recovered around 2 p.m. The Spokane Fire Department said crews were initially called for a water rescue to recover a body, according to the officer, had been in the water for some time.

It is unknown at this time what caused the death or when it occurred.

This is a developing story and more details will be released as they become available.

Original coverage on Nov. 16 at 3 p.m.

SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Fire Department crews are on scene for a water rescue under the TJ Meenach Bridge in Spokane.

According to a department spokesperson, firefighters were called to the area for a reported water rescue. NonStop Local KHQ requested additional details but the department said it could not comment.

This is a developing story. More information will be released as it becomes available.


 

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