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Body of a missing swimmer found in the Housatonic River

A person went under the water in Salisbury almost a week ago and was found Friday night.
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SALISBURY, Conn. — The body of a missing swimmer was located Friday night in the Housatonic River. 

Police say that troopers received a report of a body in the river just before 6pm.The body was located, removed and identified as William Dehnel, according to police. 

Dehnel entered the water last Saturday, May 15 and did not resurface.

The Litchfield County Dive Team searched for a person who disappeared under the surface of the Housatonic River on Saturday and Sunday but had to abandon the search due to turbulent conditions.

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