A body recovered from the Rock River has been identified as a man from Rockford.
Recovery Efforts on the Rock River
According to a press release from the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office, the man who drowned in the Rock River was 51-year-old Anthony Brooks.
The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office reported being called to the river near East State Street around 12:10 pm on September 15, after a body was recovered from the water.
Rescue Attempts by Witnesses and First Responders
According to the report, a bystander spotted Brooks treading water around 10:18 am and attempted to help.
Rockford PD and Fire personnel responded quickly, and the Rockford Fire Department’s Dive Team launched a search when Brooks went under and did not resurface…