Body found in channel between Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles

Warning signs on ice near Lake Calhoun
Hennepin County Sheriff's deputies posted warning signs Monday on the channel between Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles near where police say a man's body was recovered.
Matt Sepic | MPR News

Hennepin County sheriff's deputies recovered the body of a man from the channel between Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis on Monday afternoon.

The man was found underwater after authorities received reports of a jacket frozen to the ice.

Police respond to report of jacket found on ice
Authorities responded to a report of a jacket found frozen to the ice on Monday.
Matt Sepic | MPR News

The sheriff's department says it is investigating. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will identify the body and determine cause of death.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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