A man discovered in the Arkansas River near La Junta has been identified as James Hawkins, 29, of Las Animas. He was found in the Arkansas River Sunday, November 20, 2016.

Just after 7:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, the Otero County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) received a 911 call from a citizen in the area about a deceased male in the river. The location of Hawkins’ body was near the town of La Junta at Colorado State Highways 109 and 50.

The OCSO requested the assistance of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to assist with the investigation.

There are no suspects being sought at this time and there is no danger to the public.  

The OSCO and the CBI continue to investigate the incident.