Body found in forest preserve identified as Naperville man
Posted April 28, 2025 3:51 pm
A body discovered Saturday at Burlington Park Forest Preserve in Naperville was identified on Monday as a Naperville resident.
A final cause of death of the 44-year-old male is pending determination by the DuPage County coroner’s office. Preliminary findings from the investigation indicate foul play was not a contributing factor, officials said.
At about 2:56 p.m. Saturday, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County police and the Naperville Police Department responded to a call for a death investigation after a body was found floating in the West Branch DuPage River.
Officials said there is no threat to public safety. The preserve remains open to the public.
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