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Body recovered from Missouri River identified

MSHP boat2ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Authorities have recovered a body from the Missouri River in St. Charles.

The Missouri State Highway patrol says the body of Russ Stigger was recovered about 600 yards downstream from Frontier Park in St. Charles, Mo.

According to an online report, Mr Stigger, 25, of O’Fallon, climbed over a railing of a barge moored at the park before jumping into the river. The victim was last seen calling for help before he disappeared beneath the surface.

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