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Two dead bodies were found in the Ohio River near Cincinnati within a 15-hour span according to Boone County Water Rescue. The first body was found floating in the river between the Purple People Bridge and Taylor Southgate Bridge and was transferred to Newport fire and the Campbell County Coroner’s Office. The second body was found 15 hours later on the Ohio side of the river near the Brent Spence Bridge and was investigated by Cincinnati police detectives, crime scene units and the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office.
Two Bodies Discovered in Ohio River Near Cincinnati
In a tragic 15-hour span, two bodies were found in the Ohio River close to Cincinnati, reported by Boone County Water Rescue.
On Friday around 8:10 p.m., a Boone County Water Rescue team was alerted to a potential body seen floating down the river. The team managed to find the body between the Purple People Bridge and Taylor Southgate Bridge.
The discovered body was then transported to the Kentucky side of the river where it was handed over to Newport fire and the Campbell County Coroner’s Office.
Second Body Found Saturday Morning
Following exactly 15 hours after the first unfortunate discovery, at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, the water rescue team was called to another report of a person in the water. This time, barge crews discovered a dead body on the Ohio side of the river near the Brent Spence Bridge.
Cincinnati fire boat transported Cincinnati police detectives, crime scene units and the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office to the location for investigation purposes.
The identities of the victims have not been released and it’s yet unclear whether foul play was a factor in either death. Both incidents are still under active investigation. Further updates will be provided when more information becomes available.
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