NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) – Authorities say the body of a North Platte man was found near a bridge over the South Platte River. North Platte television station KNOP says Michael Decent had been camping with friends when he jumped into a canal near Cody Go-Carts. The Nebraska State Patrol says officers were dispatched to the scene about 4 a.m. Sunday. It’s believed Decent had been drinking alcohol. The North Platte dive team was called for help when Decent couldn’t be found. His body was recovered a little before 9 a.m. near Newberry Bridge, about a mile and a half downstream in the river. The incident is being investigated.
North Platte man’s body found near bridge
