Sioux Falls Police Recovered Body from Big Sioux River
Authorities recovered an adult male's body near Fawick Park on Friday morning.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Substance Abuse
Sioux Falls police recovered the body of an adult male from the Big Sioux River on September 27, 2026. The discovery was made near the 11th Street viaduct close to Fawick Park.
Why it matters
Law enforcement officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. Police have confirmed that no danger to the public is believed to exist following the discovery.
Police responded to the scene at 11:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a body discovery. The investigation into the incident is ongoing with further details expected to be released by authorities.
The players
Sioux Falls Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the recovery of the body near Fawick Park.
The details
Officers arrived at the shore of the Big Sioux River underneath the 11th Street viaduct to conduct an investigation. A law enforcement presence remained on the scene for several hours to process the discovery site.
Timeline
Police responded to the scene and recovered the body at 11:30 a.m. on September 27, 2026.
Additional information regarding the investigation may be released on the morning of September 28, 2026.
The Big Picture
This investigation follows standard protocols established by the Sioux Falls Police Department incident reporting protocols for managing sudden death scenes in public spaces.
Local residents do not face any immediate safety threats following the recovery of the body. The scene near the 11th Street viaduct and Fawick Park was processed for several hours as part of the official investigation.
The takeaway
Authorities have concluded that there is no ongoing danger to the community. Official updates are expected to provide more clarity on the circumstances once the investigation progresses.
What happens next
The Sioux Falls Police Department may release additional information regarding the investigation on the morning of September 28, 2026.
Further reading
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