EUGENE, Ore. – A deceased body was recovered from the Willamette River near the Owosso Bridge on Sunday, according to the Eugene Police Department.

According to fire and EMS logs, emergency responders were dispatched to a water rescue on the river at 11:17 a.m. on Aug. 18. A deceased man’s body was recovered by 11:55 a.m. and the Lane County Medical Examiner has retained jurisdiction over the incident, according to Eugene police.

Police said that the man’s identity was confirmed but will not be released until the victim’s family has been notified.

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