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Police investigating death of man found in Boise canal, no signs of foul play

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BOISE, Idaho — Police are investigating the death of an adult male who was found dead in a Boise canal on Wednesday morning.

Officials received reports of a deceased person in the canal near Eagle Road and Wainwright Drive shortly after 6:30 a.m. Crews located the individual upon arrival, and detectives responded to investigate the scene.

The Ada County Coroner's Office identified the victim on Thursday as 64-year-old Richard Kelsey of Riggins, who was pronounced dead on the scene. The investigation is ongoing, according to officials, but they say that there were no signs of foul play.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.