Police say the body pulled from the Ottawa River on Thursday is that of a missing city woman.

Rescue services from both Ottawa and Gatineau were called to the area of the Macdonald-Cartier bridge just after 3 p.m., on Thursday. The call came in that people had spotted a red coat in the fast flowing waters.

First to arrive on the scene was a water rescue crew from the Gatineau Fire Department, which deployed and was able to locate the person about an hour after the initial call.

Ottawa police later confirmed the deceased is Helene Merritt, 55 of Ottawa. She had been reported missing earlier this week.

Police say foul play is not suspected.