A man’s body was found floating in the Mississippi River near the French Quarter according to New Orleans Police.
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The Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy.
Coroner’s investigators on Friday identified the body as Dave Hebron, 42.
Authorities received reports a man went missing Tuesday around 7:30 p.m. Witnesses said he was swimming in the Mississippi River near the Jax Brewery building when he went under and never resurfaced.
The Coast Guard had suspended a search for Hebron on Wednesday after crews canvassed more than 230 square miles.
Witnesses in the area told police that the items, which included a shirt, socks, boots and a cell phone, belonged to the subject who was still in the river.
Hebron’s mother told police that her son had been staying at a homeless shelter after traveling to New Orleans from Jena.
NOPD PIO Juan Barnes said that a man was strolling along the Moon Walk when he saw two unknown white men swimming in the river near St. Peter Street and Decatur Street.
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Earlier this week, the Coast Guard issued a reminder for people to remain cautious as high water and strong currents continue to be factors on the Mississippi River.
