Police: Man found deceased in Genesee River near Driving Park Bridge
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Police are investigating after a man was found floating in the Genesee River, deceased.
Rochester Police received a call just before 6 p.m. Thursday from someone who found a body floating in the water near the Driving Park Bridge in Rochester’s Maplewood neighborhood.
Police say they found the body of a man floating, lifeless in the river when they arrived. They say they aren’t sure of the man’s identity, or even age or race.
RPD is investigating a body found in the Genesee River, north of the Driving Park Bridge. Command Van and Medical Examiner on scene. #ROC @news10nbc pic.twitter.com/L7kTVvGdKa
— Jeff Hamson (@ROC_NewsPhotog) August 19, 2021
Police say they are not releasing any further details at this time.
The Driving Park Bridge has reopened to traffic.