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Body of man who went into Illinois River near Starved Rock found

By WCMY News Jun 15, 2022 | 5:12 PM

Illinois Conservation Police have found the body of the man that went missing after he fell into the Illinois River near the Starved Rock Boat Launch on Sunday. LaSalle County Coroner Rich Ploch says the victim is 21-year old Giovannie E. Sanchez of Chicago.

His body was found Tuesday west of the Illinois River Bridge in Utica. Ploch says an autopsy was completed Wednesday but results are still pending. The incident is still under investigation.