Body found in Mississippi River near Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau police confirmed that a body was recovered from the Mississippi River.

Police say they received a call about a body discovered in the river north of Cape at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

Cape Girardeau Police and Fire responded to the Red Star boat ramp, and multiple marine response crews were launched into the river.

Officials said the victim was identified, but information was not released pending notification of family.