Edited release
08/21/23
The Cedar Rapids Police Department is investigating a Sunday afternoon incident involving the recovery of a body from the Cedar River.
According to a release from the city, Cedar Rapids Police and Fire were called to the Cedar River at approximately 2:30 pm following the report of a body floating in the river. Officers located a deceased, adult male floating along the west bank of the river between the Ellis boat ramp and I Ave boat ramp.
Cedar Rapids Firefighters deployed a boat and were able to recover the body just before 3:30p.m. The identity of the deceased is unknown and an investigation is underway.
No further information is available regarding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Linn County Crimestoppers at 1-800-272-7463.