Man found dead in river near Elliston
Shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday, July 20, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, and Elliston Fire Dept. responded to reports of a body found in the North Fork river in the area of Cannery Rd. in Elliston, Va.
The deceased had been in the water for an undetermined amount of time based on the investigation.
It was determined that the deceased was an hispanic male, approximately 50 years old based on identification found at the scene. The Medical examiner responded to the scene and custody of the deceased was transferred to the ME’s office.
At this time there is no indication of foul play, however, this is an on-going investigation. There are no further updates from the Sheriff’s Office to be provided.
Lt. D.W. Perdue
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
July 22, 2024 @ 8:43 am
I live across the river, I’m pretty sure this was an hopeless man that was from the Washington area , he said. My family helped him with money , food and blankets. He was very nice and told where his car had broke down and had no way to repair it, so he left his car behind. He would sit in front of General Dollar and people would help him out. My sister took him a bowl of macaroni and cheese and my family members were doing what we could to help. The one lady who worked at General Dollar bought him socks and shorts., and asked him if he would go to hospital due to the severe sun burn on his arms, she would take him. He said he be ok. I just know in my heart this was him. This is so heart breaking! May he rest in peace. What’s this world coming to! So I’m pretty sure this was him.