(Council Bluffs) A Dallas County man was found dead floating in the Missouri River.
Council Bluffs Police were called to the Missouri River boat ramp, on the south side of Lake Manawa State Park, on Sunday, June 22, shortly before 7:00 p.m., regarding a body floating in the river.
Officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources were able to bring the body to the shoreline. The deceased subject was identified as being Gony Dual Bijiek, 28 years old, from Waukee, Iowa. The cause of death is unknown at this time; an autopsy has been scheduled and will be conducted by the State of Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding Bijiek and the circumstances leading to his death is encouraged to call Council Bluffs Police Department detectives at 712-328-4728 or to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 712-328-STOP (7867).
