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Body of teen found in East Boston marsh, police investigating

EAST BOSTON — A body was found in Belle Isle Marsh Friday afternoon is a teenager, a source told FOX25.

State police launched an investigation after the body was found in East Boston Friday night.

Police said the body was in a dry area of the marsh and appeared to have been there for some time.

A source told FOX25 the body is now the subject of a murder investigation.

The marsh is a 28-acre state park along Bennington Street. State Police said DCR is setting up a light so they can process the scene.

The person has not yet been identified.

This story has been updated.