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Crawford Co. sheriff identifies drowning victim at Silver Bridge

The Crawford Co. Sheriff's Office confirmed that a body was found on Monday at Silver Bridge.

MULBERRY, Ark. — The Mulberry Fire Department responded to the scene of a drowning recovery at Silver Bridge in the evening on Friday, June 17. 

The bridge is currently closed from both sides as crews are in the water searching for the victim.

They ask everyone to stay away from the area as the search continues.

The Crawford Co. Sheriff's Office confirmed that a body was found on Monday at Silver Bridge.

On Monday afternoon, the sheriff identified the body found as 22-year-old Edward Bennett. Authorities say that his body was found about a quarter-mile from where he went under.

No other information on Bennett's identity has been released at this time.

Stay with 5NEWS for updates on this developing story.

Credit: KFSM

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