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Body found in West Valley canal by fisherman identified by investigators

Body found in West Valley canal by fisherman
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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Police in West Valley City are investigating after a body was found in a canal Sunday evening, with officials saying there are no signs of foul play or trauma to the body.

According to West Valley City police, the victim is 33-year-old Udy Karim Abdul.

According to the West Valley City Police Department, a man fishing in a canal near 5300 West and 2500 South at 7:40 p.m. spotted the body in the water.

Police and fire crews responded to remove the body, detectives tell FOX 13 News.

West Valley City canal - Body found
Police tape seen along West Valley City canal where a man's body was discovered on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The body was turned over to the medical examiner for further investigation.