Pulaski County authorities on Saturday identified the man found dead in the Arkansas River earlier this month, who authorities believe drowned March 30, a news release states.
On April 13, deputies recovered the remains of a person later identified as Keonta Spencer, 22, of North Little Rock, floating along the riverbank near 11021 East Damsite Road, the release states. A fisherman reported the body to deputies.
Authorities believe Spencer was the drowning person whom witnesses reported seeing in Rebsamen Park on March 30, the release states, although a search by the agency’s water patrol didn’t locate a body at that time.
Investigators think high waters from recent storms swept Spencer’s body far downriver, agency spokeswoman Kristin Knox said Saturday.
The investigation into Spencer’s death is ongoing, the release states.