The body of a man discovered in the Fox River Thursday has been identified as and Elgin man who was reported missing by family members on June 30.
The Kane County Coroner’s office issued a statement identifying the man as Victor Marin, age 41. An autopsy was performed and the preliminary cause of death was determined to be drowning.
Results of toxicology tests remain pending.
In what is becoming an all-too-common occurrence, another body has been found in the Fox River, this time in Elgin.
According to police, this morning at approximately 2:47am, the Elgin Police Department was notified and responded to the area of the 200 block of South Grove Avenue for a report of a deceased subject in the Fox River.
The Elgin Fire Department along with the Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the area, at which time they recovered a male victim from the Fox River.
Authorities are withholding information regarding the identity of the male pending a determination by the Kane County Coroner’s Office.
The discovery is at least the 5th body recovered from the Fox River in Kane County this year.
- February 17/18, 2026: Body of 53-year-old Ulises “Miguel” Segura Dorantes (missing since November 2025) recovered near a dam in South Elgin. Cause: drowning.
- April 29, 2026: Elderly adult male recovered in St. Charles. Preliminary cause: drowning.
- June 21, 2026: Body of 16-year-old Destiny Neal (missing since June 19) recovered in Elgin near the Kimball Street Bridge.
- July 1, 2026: Body of 41-year-old Amanda Flick (St. Charles woman) recovered near St. Charles Township/Illinois Route 31. Cause: drowning.
More information will be reported when it is made available.
