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Missing person found near Mississippi River levee in Pointe Coupee Parish

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The body of a missing person was found near the Mississippi River levee on Thursday.

According to the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office, at around 6 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a phone call from a person who reported seeing the victim. On March 1, a vehicle reportedly went into the water behind the levee in Morganza.

Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux, his team and search and rescue units confirmed it was the missing individual. The recovery was complete shortly after 7 p.m.

“Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time,” said Thibodeaux. “We appreciate the efforts of all agencies involved in the search and recovery.

Police have not yet released the identity of the victim and the cause of the incident.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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