Darnell Dogan, 42, of the 4600 block of Ditman Street, was found near North Delaware and Linden avenues in Torresdale around 3:30 p.m., authorities wrote.
He was pulled from the river by a PPD marine unit and pronounced dead at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday.
Detectives are investigating, the department added.
Details about Darnell's life were not immediately available. His family is invited to share photos, a statement, a fundraiser, or funeral details with Daily Voice by emailing jpikora@dailyvoice.com.
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