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Man’s body pulled from Chicago River in Bridgeport

The Chicago Police Marine Unit responded to a call about a body floating in the water in the 2800 block of South Eleanor Street.

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A body was recovered from the Chicago River in Bridgeport on Wednesday afternoon.

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The Chicago Police Marine Unit responded to a call about a body floating in the water about 4 p.m. in the 2800 block of South Eleanor Street, police said.

Police said the marine unit recovered the remains of a man. His age was unknown.

No other details were released. Area One detectives were investigating.

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