Partial head recovered from Fox River in Illinois

A partial head was found in the Fox River in McHenry County, and officials are investigating. The remains appear to be connected to a boating crash victim who went missing. Authorities are working to identify who the remains belong to.

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Phl17Center· Aug 3, 2026

Partial head recovered from Fox River in Illinois

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Partial head recovered from Fox River in Illinois

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Partial head recovered from Fox River in Illinois

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Partial head recovered from Fox River in Illinois

Central Illinois ProudCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Partial head recovered from Fox River in Illinois

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Partial head recovered from river

MyStatelineCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Partial head recovered from Fox River as investigators work to identify boating crash victim

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Partial head found in Fox River in McHenry County, prompting investigation: coroner

WGN ChicagoCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Partial head recovered from Fox River in McHenry County

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  1. Jul 30Partial head found in Fox River in McHenry County, prompting investigation: coroner
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