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Body found in canal near 56th Street and Indian School Road

Body believed to be that of Scottsdale man who went missing earlier this month
Phoenix Police
Posted at 10:30 AM, Feb 12, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-16 13:54:03-05

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating after a body was found in a canal Monday morning.

Officers were called to a water rescue near 56th Street and Indian School Road around 8 a.m. When they arrived, they discovered the person in the water was dead.

Fire officials recovered the body from the water and the incident is under investigation.

Scottsdale police say the body has been tentatively identified as Gregory Woodard, who was reported missing out of Scottsdale earlier this month.

Police say official confirmation of the identity will be based on a medical examiner's report.

At this time, no foul play is suspected, police say. The investigation is ongoing.