UPDATED INFORMATION 07/27/2018:
State Police have released the name of the drowning victim as 36-year-old Jason J. Burr from Fulton. An autopsy was conducted yesterday and manner of death is drowning.
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State Police are investigating drowning incident in Oswego River
A resident from the area contacted 911 after they observed a male floating in the Oswego River unresponsive and approximately 35 feet from the shore. The male was recovered by Phoenix Fire Department Water Rescue and brought to the shore where they attempted life saving measures. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The male’s identity is not being released at this time until positive identification can be made. An autopsy will be conducted to determine an official cause of death.
The investigation is continuing.