Kankakee, IL – A man was found deceased in the Kankakee River Friday afternoon following reports of a possible drowning near the Bird Park Boat Ramp, local authorities said.
According to a joint statement from the Kankakee Fire and Police Departments, emergency responders were dispatched around 12:06 p.m. Friday after receiving reports of a submerged individual in the river just north of the ramp. Civilians on the scene reportedly pointed out the location of the individual downstream near the Fisherman’s Park area.
Rescue personnel deployed a boat and located the body of a deceased male in the river. The Kankakee County Coroner’s Office and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police were subsequently notified.
Officials said the Kankakee County Coroner’s Office is leading the investigation into the drowning. Details about the victim’s identity and circumstances surrounding the incident will be released pending further inquiry.
The response included support from the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department and other local law enforcement agencies.
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