Calgary police investigating after woman’s body found in Bow River

The body of a 60-year-old woman was found in the Bow River on Thursday afternoon, according to Calgary police.

Officers were called to the riverside near Ogden Road and 42 Avenue S.E. at about 2 p.m. for a check on welfare, CPS said.

“Upon arrival, police discovered a parked vehicle close to the river with footprints leading down towards the water, and that a dog was wandering on the ice of the river,” police said.

“The dog was unharmed and eventually brought to safety.”

Officers on the scene saw a body in the river.

EMS confirmed one person was declared dead near Carburn Park.

Calgary police said the medical examiner was being brought in for further investigation.