Investigation underway after body is recovered from NJ river

Jackson Street Bridge in Newark close to where body was discovered
Jackson Street Bridge in Newark close to where body was discovered Photo credit Google Street View

NEWARK, N.J. (1010 WINS) — An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in a New Jersey river last week, authorities said Monday.

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The body was discovered in Newark’s Passaic River by a passerby who flagged down a police officer just after 6 p.m. near the Jackson Street Bridge.

Firefighters and police recovered the body from the water near the Jackson Street Bridge.

The person’s identity nor cause of death were not immediately available.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Google Street View