This was confirmed by the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
According to a written statement, the 70-year-old was found about 5:30 Thursday evening.
The body was found in the river near the 1500 block of South West 4th Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Investigators did not say if foul play was suspected in the death of the woman, who was reported missing on Wednesday near 300 Terminal Drive at the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport.
Officials did not immediately disclose if they know how the woman died.
