Death investigation underway at Keller Park after body found in St. Joseph River

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Posted: Jun 23, 2022 5:11 PM EST | Updated: Jun 23, 2022 6:07 PM EST

NOW: Death investigation underway at Keller Park after body found in St. Joseph River

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is investigating after a body was found in the St. Joseph River at Keller Park near the boat launch Thursday afternoon.

The body was found in the river by a fisherman around 4 p.m. South Bend Police and Clay Fire responded to the scene to assist DNR with the investigation.

The St. Joseph County Coroner's Office arrived on scene at 5:45 p.m.

An autopsy will be conducted on Friday.

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