Body Pulled From Ohio River On New Year's Eve

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A body was pulled from the Ohio River Monday morning.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the Emsworth Lock and Dam at approximately 10:35 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting that there was a body in the water.

Ohio Township Police and paramedics found a man floating face down in the river. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.

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The victim has been identified as 48-year-old Drew Camoosa, of Little Egg Harbor Township.

The cause of death has has not yet been released.

The investigation is ongoing.

Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Allegheny County Police Tipline at 1-833-255-8477.