On 1/16/2025 the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a subject that had jumped from the Illinois River Bridge on Rt 89. Police, Fire, and EMS resources were dispatched from both Putnam County and Spring Valley. A search of the river was conducted and the victim was located at approximately 4:46 pm and removed from the water.
The victim was transported to OSF St. Elizabeth Peru by PCEMS. The victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Assisting the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office were Standard Fire Department, PC EMS, Spring Valley Fire Department, 10/33 Ambulance, MABAS Div 25 Water Rescue Team, Spring Valley Police Department, Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, Illinois Conservation Police, Bureau County Emergency Management, and Ladd Fire Department.
This incident is under investigation by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and the LaSalle County Coroner’s Office.