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Authorities Identify Body Recovered from Canal in Lower Valley

KVIA••Lauren Bly
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El Paso Police have identified the deceased individual found in a canal at Fresno and Alameda as 20-year-old Cristian Yamil Bernal Mejia. The body was recovered by emergency crews on June 29, 2026, around 6:30 p.m., with personnel from the El Paso Fire Department and the medical examiner's office present at the scene. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mejia's death is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information. This incident raises concerns about safety in the area and the need for community awareness.

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