Oswego Police are investigating an incident involving a body that was found in the Fox River near the 100 block of West Washington Street Monday evening.
At approximately 5:24pm Monday, Oswego Police were dispatched to the area after a caller reported seeing something unusual in the water. Upon arrival, police deployed a drone and located what appeared to be a body lying in shallow water in the center of the river near an island, approximately 100 yards southwest of Washington Street bridge.
The Oswego Fire Protection District responded to the scene for a water rescue/recovery and confirmed the individual was deceased. The body was subsequently recovered and transported to the coroner’s office for an autopsy.
Oswego Police have initiated an investigation into the incident. No other information is available for release at this time. Oswego Police will release more information as it becomes available.
Anyone who may have information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Oswego Police at 630-551-7300.
