MAHWAH, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- New Jersey officials launched an investigation after state troopers recovered an unidentified body from a river on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Officials were called to the Ramapo River in Mahwah at approximately 10:30 a.m., according to Sgt. Philip Curry, a spokesman for the state police.
A canoe was also found near the scene off Halifax Road, authorities added.
Responders said the body had apparently been in the water for several days and may have been the victim of a boating accident.
An investigation remains ongoing, Sgt. Curry added.
As of Wednesday afternoon, a spokeswoman for the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said the agency had no additional information to release.
