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Posted: 5:12 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2012

DEVELOPING NEWS: Missing man's body found under Wheeling bridge

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WHEELING, W.Va. —


A man who was reported missing was found dead Friday under a Wheeling bridge by a friend of his.

The body of the man was found under the Shilling Bridge in Elm Grove around 11:30 a.m.

Police said they believe the man was from Wheeling, and they met with the man's family members to file a missing persons report. Soon after, his friend who was out looking for him found the man's body.

The man was last seen Thursday morning at a local bar, and officials said it was not clear how long his body had been under the bridge.

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