Body found in Missouri River could be missing Nebraska man

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YANKTON, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota authorities say a body recovered in the Missouri River Saturday could be that of a Nebraska man who went missing a week ago.

Authorities say the body was found Saturday afternoon about one mile east of Discovery Bridge in Yankton.

Yankton police say clothing found on the body fits the description of the missing man, 47-year-old Jeffrey Potts of Crofton, Neb.

An autopsy is scheduled Monday.

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Body found in Missouri River could be missing Nebraska man