A body was discovered floating in the waters near Boston's New England Aquarium, igniting a police investigation, according to local authorities. Boston Police Department confirmed that the call for a body found in the water came in at approximately 10:23 a.m. on Saturday, as reported by Boston 25 News.
Responding to the distressing scene the Boston Fire Department's personnel managed to retrieve the body deemed "non-viable" from the harbor's chilly grasp, amidst the backdrop of an ordinary weekend morning that took an unforeseen grim turn as families and tourists alike frequented the popular seaside attraction unaware of the unfolding tragedy.
The identity of the deceased, including age, gender, and race, remains unknown at this time; no further details about the victim have been released. Officer Jason Villanueva of the Boston Police stated to MassLive, “Full notifications have been made, so [the Boston Police Homicide Unit] is going to investigate it unless it’s determined not to be foul play.” He added that this is just the standard operating procedure in such cases.
As for now, authorities have not commented on the potential causes of death nor have they offered any insight into the circumstances leading to the body's presence in the water, the discovery which was made at 85 East India Row, has put residents and area regulars on edge, lending a somber note to the weekend in one of the city's most bustling districts that is typically known more for aquatic life of the enclosed variety than for mysteries emerging from the depths of Boston Harbor.
The investigation remains ongoing with the Boston Police leading the inquiry into the somber affair, and while the details are scarce, the public eye remains fixated on the waterfront, awaiting updates. Both CBS Boston and Boston 25 News are diligently tracking the story and promise updates as further information becomes available from law enforcement.
