Body found in Bow River not suspicious

Watch above: Calgary Police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Bow River. Paul Haysom reports.

CALGARY – Homicide detectives were called to the scene after a body was found in Calgary’s Bow River Wednesday afternoon, but police have since determined it’s not a criminal matter.

Police didn’t identify the person, but initially said the death was considered suspicious. Police said in a release Thursday afternoon that an autopsy and investigation determined the death is not suspicious. No further details will be released.

EMS said a call came in around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday after a woman spotted the body near Riverfront Ave. and MacLeod Trail S.E.

Fire officials said the Calgary Fire Department’s aquatic team assisted with recovery of the body.

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