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First responders recover body found in Des Moines River

By José Mendiola, Des Moines Register,

1 day ago

People fishing in Pleasant Hill on Thursday found a body floating in the Des Moines River.

Pleasant Hill first responders were dispatched to the Southeast Vandalia Drive boat ramp regarding a report of a body in the river at around 7 p.m., according to city spokesperson Candace Bell. Rescue teams were able to remove it Thursday evening.

The body is a white male, approximately 6 feet tall and 250 pounds. Police are working to identify him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Department at 515-265-1444.

José Mendiola is a breaking news reporter for the Register. Reach him at jmendiola@dmreg.com.

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