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CHELSEA, Mass. — A deceased body was found by police today floating on the Chelsea River.
A tugboat passing by the Chelsea Creek near Marginal Street reported a floating body to police.
Box struck for Chelsea Creek near Marginal St for a person in the water.
— City of Chelsea Fire Department (@ChelseaFire_MA) January 21, 2018
Massachusetts State Police recovered the body and took it to their marine unit where the medical examiner would examine the remains.
The victim has not yet been identified nor has the cause of death been revealed as of Sunday night.
Deceased body found floating in Chelsea River. Unknown mechanism of fatal injury. Victim has not been identified. BPD & MSP investigating.
— Chief Brian Kyes (@ChiefKyes) January 22, 2018
Boston Police and the Massachusetts State Police are actively investigating this incident.
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