Body Recovered from San Diego River
Authorities found a deceased person in the Grantville area riverbed on Tuesday afternoon.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Accidents
San Diego police and lifeguards retrieved a body from the San Diego River in the Grantville neighborhood. The deceased person is believed to be a woman approximately 60 years old.
Why it matters
The discovery has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Officials are working to determine the identity of the person found in the riverbed.
The investigation remains active as authorities process the scene in Grantville. Officials noted no initial signs of trauma on the body.
The players
San Diego Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is responsible for investigating the circumstances of the death.
San Diego Lifeguards
This municipal agency assists with water-based emergency response and recovery operations.
The details
A bystander alerted local police to the discovery shortly after 1:10 p.m. Following the report, city lifeguards and police officers arrived at the San Diego River to retrieve the body, which was found lying face down.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: The body was discovered in the San Diego River.
September 29, 2026: Emergency crews received a report about the body shortly after 1:10 p.m.
Legal Context
This recovery is being handled under the standard death investigation protocols mandated for unidentified persons found in public spaces. Investigators must now cross-reference local missing persons reports to confirm the identity of the deceased.
There are no immediate safety advisories for residents in the Grantville area following the recovery. The investigation is confined to the riverbed site and is not expected to disrupt local traffic or business operations.
The takeaway
Authorities are currently seeking to identify the woman found at the scene. Residents with information regarding missing persons in the area are encouraged to contact local officials.
Further reading
For more information on incidents in the city, visit San Diego Accidents.
