Body recovered in Columbia's Duck River

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WTVF) — A body was recovered from Duck River Tuesday morning in Columbia, Tenn. near the Hwy 31 bridge, according to police.

The report indicated that it was an 18-year-old male from the region.

The name of the deceased has not been released, but police confirmed their family is being notified.

This remains an active investigation.

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