Death investigation underway after body found in Snoqualmie River

The roof of a police patrol car at night, with the blue and red lights flashing (stock photo).

KING COUNTY, Wash. — Deputies are investigating after a body was found floating Thursday in the Snoqualmie River.

Authorities said the body was found in the area of West Snoqualmie River Road Southeast and Southeast 19thth Way in the Fall City area.

A passerby who spotted the body called 911, authorities said.

When deputies arrived, they said it took a while to find the body, but it has since been recovered.

No information was provided on the gender or identity of the person.