Human remains were found in the Spokane River earlier today. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery. SCSO reports that deputies responded to a report of a possible body in the river near West Carlson Road and North Riverside State Park Drive around 5 p.m. on Friday.
SCSO says the body appeared to have been in the water for an extended period. Major Crimes Detectives responded to the scene to investigate. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the individual and the cause and manner of death at a later time.
No other details are available.
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