A grim discovery was made in the waters of the Schuylkill River on Tuesday evening as police recovered the body of a man, believed to be in his early thirties, near the 2400 block of Walnut Street. It has been reported by FOX29 that the unspecified Black male was found by authorities at approximately 6:16 p.m.

First responders at scene pronounced the man dead shortly after their arrival. A confirmation of time of death was given with the declaration occurring at 6:50 p.m., according to the details shared by police. Nonetheless, a name has so far eluded the officials working the case, leaving many more questions than answers. As the Philadelphia police continue their investigation, they remain tight-lipped about potential causes or circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.

The investigation has prompted involvement from the Marine Unit, as well as Central Division Detectives, indicating the seriousness with which this matter is being treated. Not much is known at this time regarding the events leading up to the tragic finding. NBC Philadelphia reported the man's body was discovered just after 6 p.m., but further details on his identity or how he came to be in the river have not yet been released.

As it stands, all information points towards a waiting game for those following the case—a wait for identification, for understanding, and, perhaps most importantly, for some semblance of closure. Whether the answers will come from forensics or from an eyewitness coming forward, remains to be seen. Further details on the man's death remain under investigation, with updates expected to follow as the local authorities piece together this unsettling puzzle, shared 6ABC.