Body recovered from Roanoke River

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Body recovered from the Roanoke River (WSLS)

ROANOKE, Va. – Authorities are at the scene of Riverland Road, near the 9th Street bridge in Southeast Roanoke after a male body was recovered from the Roanoke River, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

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The department confirmed to 10 News they were called to assist police with the deceased person discovered in the river.

We’re told the department’s boating team is on the scene.

10 News has reached out to authorities for more information. This article will be updated with more details as they become available.

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