Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Body of 60-Year-Old Man Found in Rock River identified as Larry Sanford

The tranquil waters of the Rock River in Rockford, Illinois, turned into a scene of tragedy on Sunday afternoon when the body of a 60-year-old man was discovered floating in the river. The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of the deceased as Larry Sanford, a resident of Rockford.

Discovery of the Body

First responders were alerted to the grim discovery around 3 p.m. in the area of Indian Terrace in Rockford. Rockford Police and Rockford Fire personnel swiftly arrived at the scene. Fire department personnel bravely entered the river and determined that the body was that of an adult male. With solemn respect, they carefully removed the deceased from the river. The Coroner’s office staff officially pronounced Mr. Sanford dead at 3:35 p.m.

Autopsy and Investigation

An autopsy has already been conducted on Mr. Sanford’s body, but the preliminary results are pending further studies. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation by the Rockford Police Department. As the community mourns this tragic loss, authorities are working diligently to uncover the truth behind this heartbreaking incident.

Contact Information

If you have any information that could assist in the investigation, please contact the Rockford Police Department. For media inquiries, you can reach out to Chris Green, a dedicated reporter at Rockford Register Star, at 815-987-1241 or via email at cgreen@rrstar.com. Connect with Chris on Twitter @chrisfgreen.

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