Dead body found in Boise River

Canoers made a grizzly discovery in the Boise River near 44th Street Sunday morning - after finding a dead body floating in the river.

It happened before noon near 44th St. Canoers were in the river when they came across the dead male body. Boise and Garden City Police Officers immediately responded to the area, and began recovering the body.

The body is closer to the Boise City side of the river, so the Boise Fire Dive Team is taking the lead on the recovery effort. The body can be seen from the banks of the river.

It is unknown how long the body has been in the river, or what the cause of death may be in the case. Stay with KTVB.COM for updates as they happen.

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