A man’s body was recovered from the Allegheny River on Sunday.
Allegheny County dispatchers say emergency crews were called to the area of the Rachel Carson Bridge at around 2:20 p.m.
Police say they received reports of a man in the water on the Downtown side of the river.
Two River Rescue boats responded to the scene. A team of three divers found the man on their fourth attempt.
The man was pronounced dead at 3:50 p.m.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner is investigating the cause and manner of the man’s death.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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