Body of missing Missouri student found in Nashville river

NASHVILLE, Tn. (WTVQ) – Nashville police are reporting the body of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student, who disappeared while on a fraternity trip in Nashville on March 8, was recovered this morning from the Cumberland River in West Nashville.

Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of the 22-year old student.

According to Metro Nashville Police, Strain was last seen at 9:52 p.m. Friday (3/8)  on Gay St. after drinking downtown.

An MNPD helicopter searched that area March 11th, including the riverbank.

Police say detectives on the ground also searched, but turned up no sign of Strain.

According to police, an autopsy on Strain’s body is pending.

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