UPDATE: Water Recovery - Spadina Crescent East near 25th Street East
The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded at the scene of a water recovery operation in the area of Spadina Crescent East and 25th Street East.
The scene has been left with the Saskatoon Police Service and the Office of the Chief Coroner for further investigation.
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At approximately 12:45 p.m. on April 17, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department dispatched one fire engine, two water rescue units, and one battalion chief to the area of Spadina Crescent East near 25th Street East for reports of a possible person in the water.
Upon arrival of the first responding fire crew, confirmation of a deceased male body near the shore's edge was made.
Two water rescue units have been deployed onto the South Saskatchewan River for recovery of the body.
There is a large presence of fire and police personnel on scene and members of the public are asked to avoid travel through the area.
This incident is ongoing.