A grim discovery was made in the Charles River yesterday afternoon when a body was found, prompting a response from local authorities. NBC Boston reports that Massachusetts State Police were called to the scene near Silber Way, adjacent to Storrow Drive, and assisted in recovering the body from the water shortly after noon.
Emergency Medical Services were also present at the scene, indicating the severity, of the situation. The identity of the deceased and the circumstances of their death remain unknown as the Suffolk County District Attorney's office takes the lead in the investigation.
Meanwhile, further details provided by Boston 25 News include the sex of the victim, confirming that the body retrieved was that of a man. The recovery operation itself featured a significant police presence and employed at least one boat along the river's edge.
