RIVERBANK, Calif. — Deputies are trying to identify the body of a man found in the Stanislaus River late Sunday night.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office responded to the river along the 3900 block of Topeka Street in Riverbank after a person was found in the water around 11:30 p.m. Officials said the body was reported by transients who said they saw a drowning victim.
The sheriff's office responded to get the remains and investigate the cause and manner of death.
Deputies described the body as a middle-aged Black man, but they haven't been able to identify him yet. Officials believe he was recently treated at a hospital because he was wearing clothes worn by patients.
As the investigation continues, deputies are hoping to speak with the man's family to clarify other circumstances surrounding his death. Deputies don't suspect foul play since there was no apparent signs of injury or trauma.
Drowning was the cause of death. Additional details could come through lab testing, but the results won't be known for some time.
Anyone with information can call Detective Juan Rodriguez should they have tips to share. He can be reached at 1-209-558-1282, extension 56774485.
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