Autopsy Set on Body Pulled from Des Moines River

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Nov 28, 2012 at 11:05 AM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 28, 2012 at 11:05 AM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say an autopsy has been scheduled on a body pulled from the Des Moines River.

Des Moines police spokesman Jason Halifax says a passer-by spotted the body in the water near Principal Park about 10:20 a.m. Tuesday.

The body is that of a man. Police say the autopsy should shed light on his identity and how he died.

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