20181126 A bridge crossing the Jordan River at 3900 South in South Salt Lake is pictured on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. A coalition of city and county leaders announced Monday they’re taking the next steps to form the Jordan River Park, with boundaries from state Route 201 to about 4500 South along the river, will prioritize preserving the Jordan River Parkway’s natural habitat while creating more recreation opportunities and better access for Salt Lake County families.
A bridge crossing the Jordan River at 3900 South in South Salt Lake is pictured in this Nov. 26, 2018, file photo. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Amy Donaldson
By Amy Donaldson

SOUTH SALT LAKE — A woman’s body was found in the Jordan River Friday afternoon, and police are asking for help in their investigation.

Police were called about 1:15 p.m. Friday, and they arrived with fire officials at 3148 S. 1100 West to find a woman’s lifeless body in the river. They recovered the body, and an autopsy is scheduled for Saturday to determine the cause of death, officials said in a press release.

South Salt Lake police are asking anyone who may have seen something or who may know the woman to reach out to them at 801-840-4000 or 801-412-3600.

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