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SLCPD investigating apparent body found in Jordan River surplus canal

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SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City police are investigating after a body was found late Saturday in a Jordan River surplus canal.

The person was later identified as 22-year-old Tyler Svetich.

Officials responded to the area of 2650 West 500 South around 9 p.m. Saturday for a rescue that later became a recovery mission.

Police said there was no indication the death was suspicious, however, the cause and manner of death are under investigation by the Medical Examiner's Office.

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