Missing Manhattan man’s body found near Coal City

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The Grundy County Coroner’s Office is investigating a body that was found Saturday near Coal City.

The body, identified as Anthony W. Fehrenbacher, 47, of Manhattan, was found Saturday morning in the water near the CECO club just outside of Coal City.

Fehrenbacher was last seen by his family on Friday, May 26.

The coroner’s office said in a Saturday news release that little information is available at this time, as the matter remains under investigation by the coroner’s office, Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, and the Manhattan Police Department.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office said in a Saturday news release that the body was recovered from the water by members of the Coal City Fire Protection District, and that there is no danger or threat to the public.

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