Body found near Red River in Fargo identified, autopsy pending

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Fargo, ND) -- Fargo Police are identifying a body found in the Red River Sunday.

The Department tells WDAY Radio that the body of 32-year-old Phillip Dewey Bergquist was found in the river late Sunday morning north of Main Avenue.

Bergquist had no permanent address, and an autopsy is pending.

An investigation into his death continues.

Anyone with information on Bergquist's death is asked to contact FPD at (701) 235-4493.