Police are investigating the death of a man found in the Smoky Hill River near Bill Burke Park Saturday morning.

The Salina Police Department this afternoon released the following statement concerning the incident.

On April 2, 2022, at 9:48 AM, Salina Police Department Officers responded to Bill Burke Park, 1501 E. Crawford Street, regarding a person floating face down in the Smoky Hill River. Upon arrival, officers observed a deceased white male in the river between the Crawford Street and Iron Avenue bridges.

At this time, no foul play is suspected, and detectives are working to positively identify the male and contact any next of kin. When available, additional information will be released next week.

By SALINA POSTPolice are investigating the death of a man found in the Smoky Hill River near Bill Burke Park Saturday morning.The Salina Police Department this afternoon released the following statement concerning the incident.On April 2, 2022, at 9:48 AM, Salina Police Department Officers responded to Bill Burke Park, 1501 E. Crawford Street, regarding a person floating face down in the Smoky Hill River. Upon arrival, officers observed a deceased white male in the river between the Crawford Street and Iron Avenue bridges.At this time, no foul play is suspected, and detectives are working to positively identify the male and contact any next of kin. When available, additional information will be released next week.

Body found in Smoky Hill River near Salina's Bill Burke Park