Rockford Fire Dept Recovers Body of Deceased Man from the Rock River

Heading back to the radio station from Churchills Grove this afternoon (Thursday) around 2:30 pm I noticed a heavy presence of emergency vehicles parked on the Auburn Street bridge.

Personnel from the Rockford Fire Department and Winnebago Sheriff were all standing on the banks of the Rock River, all focused on the water.

Now I know why.

Body of Man Found in Rock River

According to a press release from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 2:15 pm on Thursday for a report of a body in the Rock River

With assistance from the Rockford Fire Department and the Winnebago County Coroner, authorities were able to recover the body of the black male who was located in the river near the Auburn Street bridge, according to the press release.

The identity of the man and the cause of death is unknown as the investigation is just beginning, and an autopsy is scheduled with the Winnebago County Coroner.

What to do if you know more about what happened?

If you have any details related to this incident or know more about what happened to the man found dead in the Rock River, immediately contact the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office at 815-282-2600 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.

This story is continuing to develop and will be updated as more information becomes available.