FARGO (KFGO) – Crews have recovered the body of a man who jumped into the Red River near the Midtown Dam Wednesday afternoon.
According to Police, around 2:15 p.m. Red River Regional Dispatch Center received multiple reports from people who saw someone jump into the river.
Witnesses told KFGO News that a man climbed to the outside of the float bridge’s chain link fence, moved part way out over the river, turned, and jumped into the water.
Crews from several agencies, including Fargo Police, Moorhead Police, Fargo Fire, Moorhead Fire, and Valley Water Rescue. Two boats and divers also searched the area north of the float bridge.
Around 5:30 p.m., Valley Water Rescue personnel recovered a man’s body. An investigation is underway to identify the man.
