Crime & Safety

Body Found In Fox River In Yorkville: Sheriff

Kayakers made the discovery on Friday.

(Renee Schiavone/Patch)

YORKVILLE, IL — The Kendall County Sheriff's office is working with the Kendall County coroner to identify a person found dead in the Fox River Friday evening. Police said deputies responded to the area of Quinsey Lane in Yorkville at around 5:16 p.m. after kayakers found what they believed to be a dead body in the Fox River.

Police said a deceased individual was located by investigators. Authorities are working to identify the person and establish a cause and manner of death.

Police said they expect to release more information as it becomes available.

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