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Body pulled from Detroit River near Fighting Island

By Maureen Revait

November 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

LaSalle Police are investigating after the body of an unknown man was found in the Detroit River Wednesday morning.

Investigators were called around 9 a.m. to the area near Fighting Island.

The body was retrieved from the water and police are investigating the identity of the person and circumstances surrounding this incident.

Police are not releasing any further details at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the LaSalle Police Service at 519-969-5210.

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