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Body found Tuesday afternoon in Missouri River; death investigation underway

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters pulled a body from the Missouri River on Tuesday afternoon, prompting police to launch a death investigation.

The body was near Levee Road under Interstate 435.

No word on whether the body was male or female.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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