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Body found in river in Weston, investigation underway

WESTON, W.Va. –An investigation is underway after a body was found floating in a river in Weston Sunday afternoon.

According to WV State Police, troopers arrived on the scene around 3:15 p.m. at West Fork River near 240 South River Avenue in Weston and discovered a body. The victim was identified as Hoy F. Fraley, 33, of Weston.

The body has been sent to the Chief Medical Examiner in Charleston.

No other details were made available.





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