The Nebraska State Patrol in conjunction with the Otoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is investigating the discovery of a body near Nebraska City.

Just after 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, the Nebraska State Patrol responded to reports from the Otoe County Sheriff’s Office of a female body in the Missouri River, south of Nebraska City in Otoe County.

A cause of death has not been determined and an autopsy has been ordered by the Otoe County Attorney. The name of the deceased is unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing.