A body found in a river in West Nashville has been confirmed to be that of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department confirmed on Friday.'The body of Riley Strain was recovered from the Cumberland River in West Nashville this morning, approximately 8 miles from downtown,' police said on social media.Police added that no 'foul play-related trauma was observed' and an autopsy is pending.
Officials first focused on Cumberland River's downtown section before expanding the search to include more of the river, including the Cheatham Dam, which is about 40 miles from downtown Nashville. The search has involved helicopters, boats and ground crews. Police also shut down the dam to inspect debris that floated to the surface, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
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