Search for body in Great Miami River to resume today

Crews will continue their search today for a body believed to be in the Great Miami River, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fairfield Twp. police and fire, and Hamilton city fire officials began searching Rentschler Forest Sunday afternoon after a fisherman reported seeing a body in the river near the Liberty Fairfield bridge.

The river level is high due to the recent rain in the area, and is running swiftly.

No body was located when crews called the search off just after 6 p.m.

We will update this story with any new information that emerges from today’s search.

 

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