On September 12, 2025, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Upper Iowa River near Bluffton around 10 a.m. for a report of a body that was found in the river. The body was recovered and identified. Out of respect for the family, no additional details are being released at this time while they work through this difficult situation. There is no suspicion of foul play, and the public is not in any danger.
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Decorah Fire Department, WinnMed Ambulance, Winneshiek County Medical Examiner and Winneshiek County Emergency Management.
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