WELLSVILLE, Ohio — The Wellsville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a body that was found in the Ohio River earlier this week.
According to a release, the body washed up on shore on Wednesday, April 7. An autopsy performed by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office determined that the deceased individual is a 5-foot-9, 189-pound African American or bi-racial male in their 30s or 40s. The person was wearing black pants, blue underwear, and a red and black watch on their left wrist when discovered.
The person's description does not match that of any known missing person in the area. Anyone who is missing a male friend or family member is encouraged to contact the Wellsville Police Department at (330)-532-1522.
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