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Coroner identifies man who drowned in Ohio River in North Bend

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NORTH BEND, Ohio — The Hamilton County Coroner's Office has identified a man who drowned in the Ohio River on Friday.

According to police, a 35-year-old man went into the river at approximately 9:30 p.m. to retrieve a remote control boat and did not come back up.

The coroner's office identified the man as Matthew McBride, and ruled his death an apparent drowning.

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The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office assisted the Miami Township Fire Department and other agencies with the rescue.

At 1:30 a.m., the man's body was recovered and he was declared dead at the scene.

No foul play is suspected.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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